Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.8 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 09:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
8b51ca659bdf92b4adbd845903a62bd62c85be6e
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 09:18:49 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.24000,
120.27000
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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, 289 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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