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M2.6 Depth: 63.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 04:42:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 04:42:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.25000, 126.87000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 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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    Distance: 65 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

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