Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Selatan · Kalaena Kiri
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M2.8 Earthquake near Kalaena Kiri, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Kalaena Kiri, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
6cf079dcef72a4c536488553eb30d4d54b5f880a
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 06:59:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Kalaena Kiri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.26000,
120.85000
Temperature
28.1°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
Sulawesi Selatan
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 94 Catalogue entries
Of 93 other entries for this area and period, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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