Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.5 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
070342176168d20d9f7272781658b4930e4b34ba
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 18:59:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.23000,
120.31000
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 238 Catalogue entries
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