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M2.5 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:38:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 12, 2026 at 11:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:38:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.57000, 126.50000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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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