M3.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 13:24:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 13:24:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.90000, 125.27000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Soputan

Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 96 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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