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M3.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 16:50:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 18, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 16:50:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.62000, 125.25000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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