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M3.5 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:48:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 5, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:48:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.47000, 126.38000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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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