M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Asunde, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 21:22:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Asunde, Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 21:22:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Southeast Sulawesi

City

Asunde

County

Konawe

Village

Asunde

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.99000, 122.33000

Temperature

21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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