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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-23 01:33:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA on March 23, 2026 at 01:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 01:33:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.10000, 121.87000
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

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