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M2.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kendari, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 17:41:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kendari, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia) on April 17, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 116 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 17:41:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Tenggara
City
Kendari
Village
Gunung Jati
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.96000, 122.59000
Temperature
23.7°C

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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 (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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