Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Morowali Utara
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M3.2 Earthquake near Morowali Utara, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 03:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Morowali Utara, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
6c83121e84c24d14707a9743854ec6b8918ba8d5
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 03:18:39 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.97000,
121.13000
Temperature
34.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 286 Catalogue entries
Of 285 other entries for this area and period, 155 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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