M4.4 Depth: 75.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:10:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 15, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 487 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

75.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 22:10:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.24000, 126.25000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75 km

75 km — deeper than the regional average (47.5 km)

Regional average: 47.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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