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M2.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 00:40:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia) on January 24, 2026 at 00:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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