Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Padalembara
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M2.8 Earthquake near Padalembara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 16, 2026 at 10:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Padalembara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
59478fa7868198f19fb2b51add6dec9aa1067c78
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 10:24:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Padalembara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.40000,
120.46000
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 671 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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