M2.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 01:44:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 01:44:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tenggara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.88000, 122.88000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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