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M3.5 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-27 03:22:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 27, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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
M3.5
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 03:22:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.45000, 126.30000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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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