M2.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:17:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA on April 4, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:17:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.19000, 123.13000
Temperature
28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 177 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share