M3.6 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 02:33:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on February 20, 2026 at 02:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

59.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 02:33:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.77000, 125.82000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

59 km

59 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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