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M2.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 12:17:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 12:17:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Sigi Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.18000, 120.24000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
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

  • Colo
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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