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M3.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 06:03:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 511 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 06:03:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
South Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.82000, 120.87000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (48 km)
Regional average: 48 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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