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M4.0 earthquake 198 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 198 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia at Mar 17, 2026, 14:13 UTC, at a depth of 103 km. The epicentre was 42 km (26 mi) SSW of Toli-Toli.

Details

Magnitude4.0 mb
TimeMar 17, 2026, 14:13 UTC
Depth103.3 km
Coordinates0.696, 120.674
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.2118 km NE of Palu, Indonesia84 km / 52 midepth 106 km
5.8127 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia74 km / 46 midepth 65 km
4.3181 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia86 km / 53 midepth 142 km
4.7245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia60 km / 37 midepth 35 km
4.2202 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia90 km / 56 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.