M3.1 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-09-03 20:07:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 20:07:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.95000, 125.24000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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