M2.6 Depth: 117.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:47:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 5, 2026 at 03:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
117.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:47:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.26000, 126.92000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117 km
Intermediate
117 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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