M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 13:39:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Central 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-03 13:39:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Central Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.41000, 124.19000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)

Regional average: 43.9 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: 131 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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