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M2.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 10:56:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA on May 1, 2026 at 10:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 10:56:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.04000, 122.72000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 462 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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