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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 18:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 18:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). 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: 110 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 18:37:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Poso Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.23000, 120.24000
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

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    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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