Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Sulawesi · Margomulyo
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M2.8 Earthquake near Margomulyo, South Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Margomulyo, South Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
2b1c74901740151a0e71a3fb96c134f4576f2c01
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 18:15:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Margomulyo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.50000,
120.79000
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
South Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 22 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)
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40
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