Earthquake 15 km N of Poso, Indonesia (5.8 mww) (2025-08-16 22:38:52 UTC)

1755383932

-1.2569, 120.7409

10.00 KM

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 15 km N of Poso, Indonesia, at 2025-08-16 22:38:52 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 15 km N of Poso, Indonesia

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 15 km N of Poso, Indonesia (5.8 mww) (2025-08-16 22:38:52 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000r1n3

Nearest Places

Tanjung Putia / 12.41 km
Tanjung Tawawoo / 12.77 km
Tanjung Popali / 12.83 km
Kelurahan Lawanga / 13.05 km
Tanjung Pasau / 13.23 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

6 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1755415937
Depth: 4.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1755415843
Depth: 0.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

3 km W of Aguanga, CA
Time: 1755415491
Depth: 5.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755415477
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.3

4 km NNW of Redwood Valley, CA
Time: 1755415302
Depth: 6.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.5

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755415477
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.1

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755415016
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755413163
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.7

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755411348
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.2

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1755405136
Depth: 14.32 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)