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M5.0 Depth: 74.9 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-03 03:37:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Northern Molucca Sea on April 3, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
74.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 03:37:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
0.84401, 126.39775

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.9 km
Intermediate
74.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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