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M3.3 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Pendolo, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 15:22:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Pendolo, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 15:22:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Pendolo
Village
Pendolo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.11000, 120.68000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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  • Colo
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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