Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 13, 2026 at 06:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
71c1a72a87b42b2fedb22201f62c8bef1f251409
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 06:28:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.01000,
126.51000
Temperature
27.6°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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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