Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Balinggi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 13:39:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Balinggi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 18, 2026 at 13:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Map

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 (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Molucca Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Molucca Sea ↔ Banda Sea · about 20 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colo
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share