M2.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 06:54:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 7, 2026 at 06:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 06:54:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Tolitoli

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.12000, 120.92000

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Colo

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 391 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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