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M2.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:53:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 5, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:53:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.17000, 126.13000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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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