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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Mata Iwoi, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 03:38:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Mata Iwoi, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 14, 2026 at 03:38 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 03:38:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Southeast Sulawesi
City
Mata Iwoi
County
Konawe Utara
Village
Mata Iwoi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.54000, 121.92000
Temperature
28.4°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
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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