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M3.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 17:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 17:14:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.41000, 127.89000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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