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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 20:46:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia) on April 14, 2026 at 20:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 110 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

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    Distance: 459 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
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