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M3.8 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 17:35:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 19, 2026 at 17:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 17:35:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.39000, 126.42000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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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    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
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