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M4.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:56:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 6, 2026 at 14:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:56:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.55000, 127.58000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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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