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M2.9 Depth: 130.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 12:17:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 12:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 12:17:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.25000, 125.77000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 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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    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 106 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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