M3.4 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 18:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 403 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 18:12:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.85000, 121.04000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)

Regional average: 46.1 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

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Inielika

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Ranakah

Distance: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Iya

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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