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M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN BATU, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:30:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN BATU, INDONESIA on May 12, 2026 at 12:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M3.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:30:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.82000, 98.93000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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