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M3.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Taripa, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 00:11:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Taripa, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia) on January 6, 2026 at 00:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 00:11:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Tengah
City
Taripa
County
Donggala
Village
Taripa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.60000, 119.90000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

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