Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.8 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
64410ebffee0225eb56fd7a33dfe8843ad3562c9
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 20:30:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.25000,
120.32000
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 682 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Indonesia
47
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