M3.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 06:18:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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