Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.8 earthquake 127 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 127 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia at Aug 15, 2026, 16:25 UTC, at a depth of 65 km. The epicentre was 114 km (71 mi) SSW of Toli-Toli. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 15, 2026, 16:25 UTC |
| Depth | 65.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.172, 120.268 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 53 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 118 km NE of Palu, Indonesia | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 106 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.