Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Sulawesi · South Sulawesi
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M3.1 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
ID
7defd2c3bf9a20cb2083ca09cb4c8a9fed158aa3
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 01:57:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
South Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.86000,
120.51000
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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
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Ranakah Activity reported
South Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 531 Catalogue entries
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