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M3.9 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 18:53:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 18:53:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.72000, 126.73000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 243 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
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