M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-20 13:49:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded on May 20, 2026 at 13:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 13:49:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.18000, 120.34000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 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

Ranakah

Distance: 55 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 72 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 93 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

Distance: 140 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)

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