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M2.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:04:52 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:04:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.63000, 126.14000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
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

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