M2.9 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pohuwato, Gorontalo (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 17:47:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Pohuwato, Gorontalo (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 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. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 17:47:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Gorontalo

City

Pohuwato

County

Pohuwato

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.57000, 121.34000

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

Colo

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 343 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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