M3.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:43:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:43:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.48000, 126.60000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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