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M2.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 21:08:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 21:08:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Poso Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.25000, 120.30000
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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

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  • Colo
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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