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M2.6 Depth: 181.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:02:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 181 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
181.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:02:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.74000, 128.50000
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 181 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 181 km
Intermediate
181 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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