M3.0 Depth: 57.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 23:23:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 7, 2026 at 23:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-07 23:23:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.24000, 125.92000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ruang

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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