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M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Awunio, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 13:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Awunio, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 13:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 13:37:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Southeast Sulawesi
City
Awunio
County
Konawe Selatan
Village
Awunio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.30000, 122.71000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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