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M2.7 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 19:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 25 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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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