M4.8 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-02 02:31:39 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.8

Depth: 30.0 km
Source: GFZ

Northern Molucca Sea

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Northern Molucca Sea on April 2, 2026 at 02:31 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

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Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-02 02:31:39 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

1.22000, 126.35000

Temperature

28.3°C

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Hiri

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
Todoko-Ranu

Distance: 123 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

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

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