Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M3.5 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 20, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
7a57f9c3f5584f32884e88a1f2e40479780ac6d4
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 17:12:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.34000,
120.47000
Temperature
14.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 269 Catalogue entries
Of 268 other entries for this area and period, 104 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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