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M2.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Balinggi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 17:14:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Balinggi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 29, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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