Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 2, 2026 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 40 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
393229164ad733f00f782bbe8220f9c26ebe4025
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 02:20:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.28000,
126.29000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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