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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Kasintuwu, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 18:47:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Kasintuwu, South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 6, 2026 at 18:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 18:47:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
Kasintuwu
Village
Kasintuwu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.19000, 120.61000
Temperature
26.0°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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