M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 01:13:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 01:13:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Tolitoli

Village

Malangga

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.12000, 120.91000

Temperature

25.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 392 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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