M3.9 Depth: 164.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Jayakarsa, North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 07:42:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Jayakarsa, North Sulawesi (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

164.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-02 07:42:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

Jayakarsa

Village

Jayakarsa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.71000, 124.94000

Temperature

29.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

164 km

164 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)

Regional average: 43.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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