M2.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 03:08:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 25, 2026 at 03:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-25 03:08:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Central Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.65000, 121.68000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 342 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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