M3.5 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:06:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA on April 4, 2026 at 11:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:06:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.35000, 128.75000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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  • Moti
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  • Mare
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  • Kie Matubu
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  • Gamalama
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia

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