M2.5 Depth: 187.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Gorontalo (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 14:29:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Gorontalo (Indonesia) on January 9, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

187.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-09 14:29:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Gorontalo

City

Gorontalo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.37000, 121.84000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

187 km

187 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 290 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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