Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 04:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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
ID
1f7c5e842d7bd8f297f5d92be6c64f5857fcf703
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 04:14:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.39000,
126.61000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 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
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Ibu Activity reported
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.
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