M4.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 13:50:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA on May 20, 2026 at 13:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 13:50:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.42000, 120.98000

Temperature

24.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 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: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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