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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Kalawara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 09:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Kalawara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 09:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 09:26:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Kalawara
Village
Kalawara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.24000, 119.98000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Banda Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Molucca Sea ↔ Banda Sea · about 7 km away

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