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M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 19:46:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on June 8, 2026 at 19:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 19:46:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.83000, 125.35000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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