Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Northern Molucca Sea
M4.7 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Northern Molucca Sea on April 2, 2026 at 12:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 GFZ.
Details
ID
66afe86fb9d3daff02c814ea2374082bc5ab7f4b
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 12:33:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
1.21000,
126.39000
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 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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