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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 21:05:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 481 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 21:05:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
South Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.81000, 120.56000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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