2025 Sulawesi earthquake

2025 Sulawesi earthquake
USGS ShakeMap
UTC time2025-08-16 22:38:52
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date17 August 2025
Local time06:38:52 WITA (UTC+8)
MagnitudeMw 5.8
Depth8.0 km (5 mi)
Epicenter1°16′55″S 120°43′37″E / 1.282°S 120.727°E / -1.282; 120.727
Areas affectedSulawesi, Indonesia
Max. intensityMMI VI (Strong)
Tsunami4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Casualties2 fatalities, 44 injuries

On 17 August 2025, at 06:38:52 WITA, a Mww 5.8 earthquake struck the Indonesian province of Central Sulawesi about 12 km (7.5 mi) north northwest of the town of Poso. The earthquake killed two people and injured at least 44 others, collapsed a church, damaged homes and buildings and triggered a minor tsunami in Poso Regency.