A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded near 132 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia on Aug 15, 2026, 4:25:18 PM (2026-08-15T16:25:18.277Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 72.0 km with coordinates 0.2087, 120.2965.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 72.0 km this is an intermediate-depth earthquake. The energy has further to travel to the surface, which softens the shaking near the epicentre while spreading it over a wider area.
Nearest major city: 603 km N of Makassar, Indonesia.
The epicentre was located at 0.2087 latitude and 120.2965 longitude near 132 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia. The earthquake was intermediate-depth at 72.0 km depth.
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