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M4.3 earthquake 175 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 175 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia at Jan 5, 2026, 00:09 UTC, at a depth of 64 km. The epicentre was 72 km (45 mi) SW of Toli-Toli.

Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
TimeJan 5, 2026, 00:09 UTC
Depth63.9 km
Coordinates0.606, 120.338
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, Indonesia74 km / 46 midepth 106 km
5.8127 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia49 km / 30 midepth 65 km
4.7245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia71 km / 44 midepth 35 km
4.0198 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia39 km / 24 midepth 103 km
5.1245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia80 km / 50 midepth 68 km

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