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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Konawe Utara, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 03:50:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Konawe Utara, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia) on May 30, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Colo
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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