Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 87.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Central Sulawesi
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M4.2 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
bc37b73719aa4069b9bef6ef5183cd8d2c1f66ee
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 05:11:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.04000,
120.37000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 276 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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