Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Poso Regency
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M2.8 Earthquake near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
e6d73d76716e43ff856b73e2ca908aa02cfffb7d
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 01:13:56 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.30000,
120.32000
Temperature
20.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Central Sulawesi
Context for this earthquake
17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 647 Catalogue entries
Of 646 other entries for this area and period, 305 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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