M3.1 Depth: 62.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 13:22:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on January 25, 2026 at 13:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

62.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-25 13:22:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.82000, 126.35000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

62 km

62 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Ruang

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Awu

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Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Tarakan

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