M4.4 Depth: 553.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near CELEBES SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 14:04:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near CELEBES SEA on May 4, 2026 at 14:04 UTC. At roughly 553 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
553.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 14:04:11 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.36680, 123.57880
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 553 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 553 km
Deep
553 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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