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M2.5 Depth: 38.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-02 17:12:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 2, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 17:12:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.17000, 126.25000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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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