M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 23:39:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 3, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-03 23:39:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Central Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.75000, 121.65000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 350 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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