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M4.0 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 17:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 17:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 482 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 17:35:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
South Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.87000, 121.03000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (47.5 km)
Regional average: 47.5 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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