A moderate seismic event registering 5.0 magnitude was recorded in the Celebes Sea region. Global monitoring networks confirmed the tremor occurred on January 31, 2026, at 00:36:09 UTC, marking a significant seismic observation for the region.
The epicenter of the quake was situated in the open water of the Celebes Sea, determined to be located at coordinates 5.61 degrees North and 126.96 degrees East. The focal depth of the disturbance was calculated at 40.0 kilometers, indicating an intermediate-depth event beneath the seafloor.
Local atmospheric conditions near the area of the event were characterized by warm, tropical weather. Observations reported scattered clouds overhead, with the ambient temperature measured at 28.0°C at the time the ground shaking was initiated.
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