Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Poso
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M3.9 Earthquake near Poso, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 5, 2026 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Poso, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
ce82c5b1939a6ce1cb1fa11e1ca84121f1d9b39b
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 01:01:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.00000,
120.63000
Temperature
31.6°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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 284 Catalogue entries
Of 283 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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