M3.2 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 06:01:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 06:01:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.44000, 126.28000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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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