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M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-14 10:38:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 14, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 10:38:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.53000, 126.57000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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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