M3.4 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 09:22:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 09:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-28 09:22:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.15000, 126.58000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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Stats (last 24h)

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