M2.6 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Labotankandi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 07:49:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Labotankandi, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 07:49:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Central Sulawesi

City

Labotankandi

Village

Labotankandi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.51000, 122.91000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 302 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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