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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 16:42:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SULAWESI, INDONESIA. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 16:42:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.55000, 121.21000
Temperature
24.1°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: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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