Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Donggala
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M3.0 Earthquake near Donggala, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Donggala, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
aed5e35544b1ea98b2076c42a8a9fbd5bfafae28
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 17:57:07 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.60000,
120.13000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27 km
27 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
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 285 Catalogue entries
Of 284 other entries for this area and period, 227 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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