M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Tinigi, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 02:01:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 02:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Tinigi, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 02:01:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Tengah

City

Tinigi

County

Tolitoli

Village

Tinigi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.12000, 120.93000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 390 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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