Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Sulawesi · Pertasi Kencana
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M3.0 Earthquake near Pertasi Kencana, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pertasi Kencana, South Sulawesi (Indonesia). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
ID
ff503b09009a3360b3dbe05b41766fcd7ad2e8ef
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 14:02:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Pertasi Kencana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.26000,
120.82000
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
South Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 531 Catalogue entries
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