Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah
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M4.0 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 20, 2025 at 01:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
Details
ID
b78a5edcc98220da9be1ec7556b44770f1aa9591
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 01:53:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.04000,
120.70000
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 298 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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