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M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-08 08:32:42 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.0 km
Source
EMSC

KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

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About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 08:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
2549bd85ad0a5dc078f0d5a14982bd5fcb9c3f6c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 08:32:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.87000, 126.18000
Temperature
27.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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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