M4.2 Depth: 233.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 06:43:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

233.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 06:43:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.21000, 124.83000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

233 km

233 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ruang

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

643

Country (24h)