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M2.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 18:59:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 18:59:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Poso Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.23000, 120.31000
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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

  • Colo
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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