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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Waturalele, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 05:50:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 05:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Waturalele, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 96 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 05:50:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Sulawesi
City
Waturalele
Village
Waturalele
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.20000, 119.95000
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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