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M2.7 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 23:33:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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