M3.4 Depth: 203.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near BANDA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 15:27:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA on May 1, 2026 at 15:27 UTC. At around 203 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
203.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 15:27:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.95000, 130.89000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 203 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 203 km
Intermediate
203 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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