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M4.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 22:18:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 22:18:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.02000, 126.47000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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