M3.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 18:38:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 15, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 435 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 18:38:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.86000, 120.50000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than the regional average (48.4 km)

Regional average: 48.4 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

Ranakah

Distance: 86 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 110 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Paluweh

Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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