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M2.9 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 15, 2026 at 14:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:50:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.84000, 126.52000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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