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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kapiroe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 05:14:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Kapiroe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 17, 2026 at 05:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 140 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 05:14:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Kapiroe
Village
Kapiroe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.18000, 120.04000
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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