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M2.8 Depth: 72.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 11:54:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 11:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 11:54:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.30000, 125.86000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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