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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Bente / Sakita, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 01:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Bente / Sakita, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 5, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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  • Colo
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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