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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Pombewe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 17:59:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Pombewe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 17:59:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Pombewe
Village
Pombewe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.06000, 120.06000
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (44.4 km)
Regional average: 44.4 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

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