M4.0 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-01 09:44:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 09:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 09:44:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.84000, 126.17000
Temperature
28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 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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