Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Morowali Utara
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M3.0 Earthquake near Morowali Utara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 23, 2026 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Morowali Utara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
be68368907f312760978c0e0e05455925f011505
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 03:38:50 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.19000,
120.85000
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 269 Catalogue entries
Of 268 other entries for this area and period, 238 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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