M4.2 earthquake near Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi
1148 d ago · 26 Aug 2023, 15:14 UTC 72 km WSW of Modisi, Indonesia
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 72 km WSW of Modisi, Indonesia on 26 Aug 2023, 15:14 UTC at a depth of 149 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Kotamobagu, about 77 km away in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:09 UTC
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