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M3.1 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:50:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.77000, 126.47000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 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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