M4.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 14:22:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 14:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 432 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 14:22:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.88000, 120.55000

Temperature

26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (46.8 km)

Regional average: 46.8 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

Ranakah

Distance: 84 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 106 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Paluweh

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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