M3.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Bora, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 21:49:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Bora, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 21:49:25 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Bora
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.13000, 120.04000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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