M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 13:57:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 13:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 408 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 13:57:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.85000, 121.07000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (46.2 km)

Regional average: 46.2 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

Paluweh

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 106 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Kelimutu

Distance: 131 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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