M3.1 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Belantal, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 13:53:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Belantal, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

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    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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