Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Kilo
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M3.5 Earthquake near Kilo, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 16, 2026 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Kilo, Sulawesi Tengah (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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
875647b92b04b197b2e18dc1b0eca32b4b0e2031
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 23:53:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Kilo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.32000,
120.46000
Temperature
24.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 285 Catalogue entries
Of 284 other entries for this area and period, 84 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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489
Country (24h)
Indonesia
34
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