M4.0 Depth: 248.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 16:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). At around 248 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

248.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-29 16:12:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.43000, 124.50000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

248 km

248 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

Lokon-Empung

Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 76 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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