M3.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Pohuwato, Gorontalo (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 18:58:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Pohuwato, Gorontalo (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-13 18:58:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Gorontalo

City

Pohuwato

County

Pohuwato

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.68000, 121.94000

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than 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: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 276 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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