M3.7 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 19:50:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 19:50:16 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.33000, 126.16000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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