M4.2 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 00:52:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 00:52:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.96000, 126.45000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Matutum

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Banua Wuhu

Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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Stats (last 24h)

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