Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Maleyali
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M2.5 Earthquake near Maleyali, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Maleyali, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 1, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
2a3cf1ae4dc70aad3a4e004bef2f243e3d049913
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 08:42:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Maleyali
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.11000,
120.50000
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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, 551 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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