M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 10:10:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 10:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-05 10:10:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Tengah

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.50000, 121.04000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 385 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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