M4.1 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 21:42:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 11, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 21:42:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Central Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.38000, 120.67000

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Colo

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 419 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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