M2.7 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 19:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 19:50:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.17000, 124.88000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 82 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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