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M4.4 Depth: 19.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 23:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 23:02:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.48000, 126.40000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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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