Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M2.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 18, 2026 at 00:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
152812f26e43693f993dfeddc9cd7c50b905a095
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 00:21:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.17000,
126.19000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 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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Country (24h)
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