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M5.1 earthquake near Banda Sea
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Part of an earthquake sequence. Largest event: M5.7 earthquake near Tual, Indonesia.
Summary
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near Banda Sea on 2 Nov 2026, 00:53 UTC, at a depth of 93.5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.1 (mb) (USGS)
- Depth
- 93.5 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 2 Nov 2026, 00:53 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- Banda Sea (USGS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS revises the depth from 85.7 km to 93.5 km.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Banda Sea, depth 85.7 km.
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 2 Nov 2026, 00:53 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.1 (mb) at 93.5 km depth.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
How this page is made
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