M2.9 Depth: 47.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 12:12:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on January 18, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 12:12:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.06000, 123.45000

Temperature

29.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 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

Ambang

Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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