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M4.7 Depth: 72.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:10:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on May 12, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. At around 73 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
72.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:10:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.88350, 127.90580
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.6 km
Intermediate
72.6 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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