Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 6, 2026 at 07:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
416500d6746a5103fd030339fd1427e733277dce
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:04:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.63000,
126.14000
Temperature
29.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Karangetang Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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