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M3.2 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 10:21:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 6, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 10:21:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.39000, 126.88000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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