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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Wangkolabu, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 05:33:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Wangkolabu, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 15, 2026 at 05:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 05:33:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Southeast Sulawesi
City
Wangkolabu
County
Muna
Village
Wangkolabu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.52000, 122.74000
Temperature
28.5°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 (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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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