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M4.2 Depth: 87.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 05:11:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 23, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 05:11:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Central Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.04000, 120.37000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (44.5 km)
Regional average: 44.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colo
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 459 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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