Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Sulawesi · Wuasa
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M2.8 Earthquake near Wuasa, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Wuasa, Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) on June 16, 2026 at 19:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
ea489c1e8e72247c7981273738a3f05dcb1ef3be
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 19:25:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Wuasa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.41000,
120.32000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 682 Catalogue entries
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