M2.5 Depth: 75.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:39:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:39:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.08000, 126.77000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 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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