M3.4 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 12:36:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 12:36:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Selatan

City

Sulawesi Selatan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.91000, 118.72000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

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Ranakah

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Rinjani

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