M4.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 01:29:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 20, 2026 at 01:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 01:29:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.67000, 126.84000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Awu

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 166 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tarakan

Distance: 232 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
Tobaru

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia

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