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M2.7 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near FLORES SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 18:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near FLORES SEA on May 15, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 18:09:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.87000, 119.03000
Temperature
27.1°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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