M3.1 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 19:40:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 425 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 19:40:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.81000, 121.06000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 km — shallower than the regional average (46.6 km)

Regional average: 46.6 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

Paluweh

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 103 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 109 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Kelimutu

Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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