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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 10:56:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 10:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 135 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 10:56:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Poso Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.30000, 120.29000
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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