Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.9 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 16, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.4.
Details
ID
c8965ceaadb9b77eb039c7699d898ec2e8ee5ae8
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 11:18:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.31000,
120.32000
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 682 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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803
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Indonesia
51
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