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M2.7 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:44:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.48000, 126.31000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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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