M3.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 04:54:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 04:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 406 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 04:54:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.92000, 121.05000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (46.5 km)

Regional average: 46.5 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

Paluweh

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 90 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 98 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Iya

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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