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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 14:34:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Colo
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Tara, Batu
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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