Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 38.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 2, 2026 at 02:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 38 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
0689e0acaf78476ad2935b676a54bba299df1c0d
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 02:27:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.20000,
126.29000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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