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M2.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kalawara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 08:33:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 08:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kalawara, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 118 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 08:33:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Kalawara
Village
Kalawara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.23000, 119.99000
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colo
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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