Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.9 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 17, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
0517e12f2b8801013daa78ff38ddfb0758be5f8a
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 02:29:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.62000,
120.21000
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 671 Catalogue entries
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