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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 09:36:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 09:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 399 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 09:36:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Central Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.06000, 119.69000
Temperature
30.0°C

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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 (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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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    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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