Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 4, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a10cb8c686b9ef5de5c18ab1f42ed0cf4c5f0cd7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 02:04:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.19000,
126.18000
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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 overviewStats (last 24h)
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