M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:31:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:31:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.19000, 126.39000
Temperature
28.8°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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