M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 21:58:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 421 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 21:58:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.85000, 120.75000

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.7 km)

Regional average: 46.7 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

Ranakah

Distance: 91 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 101 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Paluweh

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 128 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia

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