Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 18, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
2c30afe62223f976729b06f244dee2214a40de88
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 10:20:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.48000,
126.31000
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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.
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