M3.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 07:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 07:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 523 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 07:16:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

South Sulawesi

City

South Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.92000, 120.63000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower than the regional average (47.9 km)

Regional average: 47.9 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: 80 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Paluweh

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 875 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Indonesia

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