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M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pombewe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 22:17:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pombewe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 22:17:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Pombewe
Village
Pombewe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.08000, 120.06000
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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