Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M2.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 19, 2026 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
789cabdf6ff56cbab37342c791d6a1a82fd29994
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 04:58:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.22000,
126.16000
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 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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