M3.4 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 02:21:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 26, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-26 02:21:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Central Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.28000, 123.23000

Temperature

31.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — shallower than the regional average (44.3 km)

Regional average: 44.3 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

Ambang

Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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