Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.5 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 16, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
88b62420ce5b754819881a84b70eabda1bdb5aa8
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 18:38:36 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.25000,
120.28000
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 626 Catalogue entries
Of 625 other entries for this area and period, 513 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Indonesia
41
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