Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Selatan · Tawakua
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M3.2 Earthquake near Tawakua, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Tawakua, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia) on May 20, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
f96511cf6bd584e1a3c98887e585714216c078ee
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 19:18:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Tawakua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.49000,
120.98000
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Sulawesi Selatan
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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498
Country (24h)
Indonesia
50
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