Reported by EMSC 50 days ago.
Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA
EMSC recorded magnitude 5.3 at a depth of -35 km.
The seismic region given by the source is MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA.
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | 1.1219, 121.4185 |
| Nearest City | Gorontalo (194 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-07-12T13:46:37.530Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260712_0000179 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.3 |
| Depth | -35 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 2024962 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 18/100, in Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia (Indonesia), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 187 scientific monitoring sources.