Earthquake MOLUCCA SEA (2.9 m) (2025-05-16 15:40:58 UTC)
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on MOLUCCA SEA, at 2025-05-16 15:40:58 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in MOLUCCA SEA
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (m)
2.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250516_0000148
Nearest Places
- Pulau Tutu / 54.19 km
- Tanjung Tutumadehe / 54.49 km
- Pulau Goralamo / 54.88 km
- Tanjung Tobadiku-mhe / 55.09 km
- Pulau Bulana / 55.23 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.9
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Depth: 3.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
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Depth: 2.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
SOUTHERN ITALY
Time:
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.7
GREECE
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.6
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 20.39 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.39 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.6
MOLUCCA SEA
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.9
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 27.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 27.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.2
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 17.31 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.31 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.2
MOLUCCA SEA
Time:
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)