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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 07:39:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 07:39:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.63000, 126.77000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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  • Ruang
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  • Tarakan
    Distance: 232 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia

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