Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tengah · Poso
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M4.4 Earthquake near Poso, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 26, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Poso, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
c3fd795df4e6167cb0e0c0422495a4b69659f510
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 21:12:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.58000,
120.87000
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Sulawesi Tengah
Context for this earthquake
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 284 Catalogue entries
Of 283 other entries for this area and period, 14 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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