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M3.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mora Iv, Sulawesi Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 06:10:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 06:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Mora Iv, Sulawesi Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 06:10:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Barat
City
Mora Iv
County
Mamuju Tengah
Village
Mora Iv
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.79000, 119.42000
Temperature
16.7°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 (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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