M2.5 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 15:58:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on February 9, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 15:58:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.14000, 126.16000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — close to 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

Ruang

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Karangetang

Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 137 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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