Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.6 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on October 5, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
4ed662865db97844047ac3fd7e2314cb8290a4d5
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 06:35:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.35000,
120.40000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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 ≥ 2.0 · 681 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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