M2.6 Depth: 64.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 18:12:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 16, 2025 at 18:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 64 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

64.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 18:12:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.19000, 123.02000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

64 km

64 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Colo

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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