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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Rante Tangnga, West Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 22:09:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Rante Tangnga, West Sulawesi (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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 22:09:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Sulawesi
City
Rante Tangnga
County
Mamasa
Village
Rante Tangnga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.95000, 119.37000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

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