Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Malakosa
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M3.1 Earthquake near Malakosa, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2026 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Malakosa, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
413ada8a7b64ad688f5d635e72acb0f1107995f7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 18:45:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Malakosa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.97000,
120.37000
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries
Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 180 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
578
Country (24h)
Indonesia
49
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