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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 00:35:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 6, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 00:35:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.34000, 126.59000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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