M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Langitang, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 09:07:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Langitang, Sulawesi Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 09:07:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Tengah

City

Langitang

Village

Langitang

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.92000, 120.55000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 431 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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