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M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 21:06:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 21:06:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Poso Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.25000, 120.25000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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