Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Sulawesi Tengah
Country overviewIndonesia · Sulawesi Tengah
M3.6 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
Map
About this earthquake
On February 18, 2026 at 00:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
11137771f2020a06477e7e2522057d4dc955f639
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 00:53:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.86000,
122.38000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 285 Catalogue entries
Of 284 other entries for this area and period, 68 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Indonesia
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Indonesia
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
496
Country (24h)
Indonesia
32
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time