M4.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-07-14 03:42:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA on July 14, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 03:42:25 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.70000, 125.16000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 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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