M4.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 01:49:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 476 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 01:49:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.79000, 120.48000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — shallower than the regional average (47.2 km)

Regional average: 47.2 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

Ranakah

Distance: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 118 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Paluweh

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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