M2.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:24:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA on May 12, 2026 at 17:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 17:24:32 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.43000, 126.43000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 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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