M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 07:55:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-02 07:55:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Tengah

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.03000, 123.49000

Temperature

29.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 223 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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