M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 05:16:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 1, 2026 at 05:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 104 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 05:16:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.92000, 126.08000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Ruang

Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia

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