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M2.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Wamelai(lambubalano), Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 02:22:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Wamelai(lambubalano), Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 02:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 407 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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

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