Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Sulawesi Tengah
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M4.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 2, 2026 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
939201fe2d687e30e236c5f5fddc748d914420a3
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 11:11:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.28000,
119.48000
Temperature
29.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 285 Catalogue entries
Of 284 other entries for this area and period, 14 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
486
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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