M3.4 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 08:44:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 08:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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
M3.4
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 08:44:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.92000, 126.51000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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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