M4.1 Earthquake 3 km ENE of Palu, Indonesia — June 16, 2026
2026-06-16 20:25:10 UTC (2026-06-16) · approx. 4:25 AM UTC+8 local
On June 16, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 3 km ENE of Palu, Indonesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -0.8916°, 119.9012°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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119.9012°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Palu, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 3 km ENE of Palu, Indonesia on June 16, 2026 at 20:25 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sv62). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 16, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 3 km ENE of Palu, Indonesia — June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sv62/