Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Selatan · Watangpanua
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M2.5 Earthquake near Watangpanua, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Watangpanua, Sulawesi Selatan (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
88d1f522d93db4e3e32b141b0d287c2239c707d4
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 07:25:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Watangpanua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.58000,
120.94000
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
Sulawesi Selatan
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 94 Catalogue entries
Of 93 other entries for this area and period, 70 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
50
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