Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA on April 5, 2026 at 17:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6fe0a90e77c1a9415e00de31026d1e7ff35c0056
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:10:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.31000,
126.29000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 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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