Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M4.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 2, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5f7be51ceca5170bb19e370e3d0c5828b275374d
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 02:23:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.20000,
126.28000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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