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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 14:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SULAWESI, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 14:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.14000, 120.11000
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Sangeang Api
    Distance: 466 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
  • Colo
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Paluweh
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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