A significant Magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck under land 25 kilometer from Manado in Indonesia in the late afternoon of Monday November 2nd, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Indonesia, 25 kilometer (16 mi) southwest of Manado in North Sulawesi. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 197 km.
| Date and Time: | Nov 2, 2026 16:13 (Makassar Time) - Nov 2, 2026 08:13 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 25 km SW of Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Coordinates 1°23'31"N 124°38'51"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 89 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.061 . |
| Depth: | 197 km (122 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Indonesia . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Tomohon in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Tomohon is located 19 kilometer (12 mi) northwest of the epicenter.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 19 km (12 mi) SE from epicenter |
Tomohon North Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
| 25 km (16 mi) NE from epicenter |
Manado North Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
| 31 km (19 mi) E from epicenter |
Tondano North Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
| 200 km (124 mi) SW from epicenter |
Gorontalo Gorontalo, Indonesia. |
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since October 28th, 2026, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 260 km (162 mi) further north-east. An even stronger magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on April 1st, 2026.
In total, 176 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 21 days.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck on land near a coastal area (1 km from the sea). | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 197 km (122 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 02/11/26 08:38 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000tuuy
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20261102_0000098
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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