Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Tangofa
Country overviewIndonesia · Sulawesi Tengah
M3.2 Earthquake near Tangofa, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
Map
About this earthquake
On February 27, 2026 at 12:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Tangofa, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.
Details
ID
224890266bfbd408fa29e88a1e63747763d2060b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 12:04:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Village
Tangofa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.96000,
122.31000
Temperature
24.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.5 km)
Regional average: 43.5 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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 291 Catalogue entries
Of 290 other entries for this area and period, 156 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Indonesia
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Indonesia
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
634
Country (24h)
Indonesia
74
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time