M5.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-02 16:10:26 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth: 35.0 km
Source: EMSC

MOLUCCA SEA

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 2, 2026 at 16:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-02 16:10:26 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.24050, 126.15430

Depth profile

Shallow

35 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Bitung116.2 kmW225'134

General Santos552.6 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours63

First 24 hours212

First 72 hours466

Strongest subsequent eventM6.1

M4.22026-04-02 16:16:20 UTC44.9 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.52026-04-02 16:22:25 UTC21.5 kmMOLUCCA SEA M4.42026-04-02 16:33:57 UTC40.3 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.42026-04-02 16:37:26 UTC33.8 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.52026-04-02 16:40:28 UTC29.6 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.92026-04-02 16:44:35 UTC19.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.92026-04-02 16:54:33 UTC32.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.92026-04-02 16:56:34 UTC119.5 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.32026-04-02 17:02:41 UTC41.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.82026-04-02 17:05:31 UTC42.1 kmMaluku Utara M2.82026-04-02 17:11:23 UTC4.4 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.52026-04-02 17:12:29 UTC13.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

SERBIA_RSZM5.710.0 km44.7 km

USPM5.576.3 km26.4 km

EMSCM5.135.0 km0.0 km

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 overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#66

Earlier events M≥4316

Earlier events M≥5104

Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.82026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC28.2 kmMaluku Utara M7.52026-04-01 22:48:14 UTC21.0 kmMaluku Utara M7.42026-04-01 22:48:14 UTC15.9 kmMOLUCCA SEA M7.42026-04-01 22:48:13 UTC15.1 kmNorthern Molucca Sea M7.32026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC18.3 kmIndonesia [Sea]

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

619

Country (24h)

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