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M4.2 Depth: 4.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 05:08:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 20, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 377 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 05:08:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
South Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.77000, 120.42000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
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