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M5.1 earthquake 245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia at Feb 28, 2026, 06:52 UTC, at a depth of 68 km. The epicentre was 11 km (7 mi) E of Toli-Toli. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.1 mb
TimeFeb 28, 2026, 06:52 UTC
Depth67.5 km
Coordinates1.044, 120.912
Felt reports1
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
4.4175 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia79 km / 49 midepth 61 km
5.4189 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia64 km / 40 midepth 10 km
4.3181 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia79 km / 49 midepth 142 km
4.7245 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia48 km / 30 midepth 35 km
4.2202 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia50 km / 31 midepth 10 km
4.0198 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia47 km / 29 midepth 103 km

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