M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Pombewe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 08:38:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 08:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Pombewe, Central Sulawesi (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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 127 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 08:38:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Pombewe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.06000, 120.07000
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colo
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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