M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 14:54:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on March 13, 2026 at 14:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-13 14:54:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.47000, 125.56000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
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Mahawu

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Soputan

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