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M2.9 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near South Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 23:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near South Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 23:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
South Sulawesi
City
South Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.80000, 118.91000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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