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M2.5 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 16:30:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 12, 2026 at 16:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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
M2.5
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 16:30:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.24000, 126.35000
Temperature
27.0°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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