Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Sulawesi · Luwu Timur
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M3.7 Earthquake near Luwu Timur, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Luwu Timur, South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 08:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
068dbb32488789c1f32c40e3731f3a5d3531a8bf
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 08:57:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.38000,
121.06000
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
South Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 507 Catalogue entries
Of 506 other entries for this area and period, 127 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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