Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Sulawesi · Kasintuwu
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M4.4 Earthquake near Kasintuwu, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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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: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.6.
Details
ID
36c54d75b82e34152ce74acbdb198ac17a54453d
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 18:47:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Kasintuwu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.19000,
120.61000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
South Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Of 482 other entries for this area and period, 21 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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