Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 2, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
7836997848ba0d2193971964b5cbdeac1c80257c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 16:37:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.42000,
126.40000
Depth profile
Shallow
15 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Apr 2, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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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