M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Lolu, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 23:25:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Lolu, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 23:25:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Lolu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.04000, 120.02000
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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