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M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:32:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Northern Molucca Sea on April 6, 2026 at 05:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:32:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
1.54000, 126.26000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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