M4.0 Depth: 257.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 11:11:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 257 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

257.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 11:11:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.17000, 124.81000

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

257 km

257 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

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Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia

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