Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Selatan · Balirejo
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M4.0 Earthquake near Balirejo, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Balirejo, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia) on May 20, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.
Details
ID
5da5ef989a03a1db5f98d7d6c444f4854c54c9cf
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 19:08:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Balirejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.48000,
120.95000
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Sulawesi Selatan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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