Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M3.8 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 16, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.4.
Details
ID
3fc945c1b0d5951c71410448173a38b1de74ac61
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 07:23:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.25000,
120.24000
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 276 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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798
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