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M3.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 21:36:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 33 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
M3.7
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 21:36:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.34000, 126.37000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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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