M3.0 Depth: 54.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pohuwato, Gorontalo (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 08:56:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pohuwato, Gorontalo (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

54.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 08:56:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Gorontalo

City

Pohuwato

County

Pohuwato

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.64000, 121.43000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

54 km

54 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 333 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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