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M4.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Lipubogu, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 06:11:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Lipubogu, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 06:11:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Lipubogu
Village
Lipubogu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.04000, 121.73000
Temperature
34.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 301 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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