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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Mpanau, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 07:41:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Mpanau, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 21, 2026 at 07:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 07:41:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Mpanau
Village
Mpanau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.98000, 120.01000
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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