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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-07 04:15:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 04:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 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. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 04:15:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.54000, 119.50000
Temperature
26.4°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

  • Colo
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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