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M3.1 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 16:17:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 16:17:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.63000, 126.59000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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