M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 19:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 19:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-14 19:22:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Tengah

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.52000, 123.34000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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

Ambang

Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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