Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Central Sulawesi
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M3.6 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 17, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
709dd878dea883699c6b0f241d8f58dfd6d3afa4
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 20:03:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.02000,
120.19000
Temperature
21.7°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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 276 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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