M5.70 Earthquake – 125 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia
15 August 2026, 16:25 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.70 earthquake struck 125 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia on 15 August 2026, 16:25 UTC, at a depth of 72.5 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.70 (mww)
- Location
- 125 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia
- Date & time
- 15 August 2026, 16:25 UTC
- Coordinates
- 0.1542, 120.2573
- Depth
- 72.50 km
- Felt reports
- 1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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