M3.3 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 19:26:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 19, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 396 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

43.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 19:26:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.78000, 126.92000

Temperature

26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43 km

43 km — close to the regional average (45.4 km)

Regional average: 45.4 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: 179 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

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Ruang

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