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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pertasi Kencana, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 14:02:47 UTC Local time: —

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 514 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 14:02:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
Pertasi Kencana
Village
Pertasi Kencana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.26000, 120.82000
Temperature
23.9°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 (47.7 km)
Regional average: 47.7 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

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