M2.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 12:52:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA on May 2, 2026 at 12:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 12:52:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.83000, 119.33000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colo
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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