Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Sulawesi · Purwosari
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M3.4 Earthquake near Purwosari, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 8, 2026 at 03:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Purwosari, South Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
3007e604702668afe2e2b49234193e20e715fee6
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 03:31:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Purwosari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.44000,
120.82000
Temperature
30.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
South Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 531 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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40
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