M2.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 18:31:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 18, 2026 at 18:31 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: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-18 18:31:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Poso Regency

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.26000, 120.31000

Temperature

12.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

667

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