Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tenggara · Tinobu
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M2.8 Earthquake near Tinobu, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Tinobu, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 14:49 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
25890371442340638ed0209051f1ed613f515e24
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 14:49:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Tinobu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.67000,
122.22000
Temperature
23.2°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
Sulawesi Tenggara
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 109 Catalogue entries
Of 108 other entries for this area and period, 54 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Indonesia
42
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