M4.2 Depth: 132.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 13:45:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 18, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. At around 132 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

132.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 13:45:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Central Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.12000, 123.42000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

132 km

132 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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