M2.9 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-27 03:20:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 03:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 03:20:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.42000, 126.29000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 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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