M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Petimbe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 13:37:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Petimbe, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 13:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 13:37:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Petimbe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.19000, 120.05000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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