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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:31:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA on April 4, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:31:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.97000, 122.54000
Temperature
28.4°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
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: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 463 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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