M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 09:23:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 09:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 09:23:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.52000, 121.26000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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