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 August 4, 2026 at 11:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
0d2d332b7c2e9101bbe1221248901035fd639ee8
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 11:05:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.26000,
120.27000
Temperature
15.1°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
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 666 Catalogue entries
Of 665 other entries for this area and period, 265 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
43
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