M2.5 Depth: 129.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 17:41:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia) on January 7, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. 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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

129.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 17:41:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Tengah

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.08000, 123.19000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

129 km

129 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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