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M4.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-01 23:40:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 23:40:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.39000, 126.39000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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