M3.8 Depth: 139.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near BANDA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 03:35:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA on April 6, 2026 at 03:35 UTC. At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
139.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 03:35:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.90000, 129.70000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139 km
Intermediate
139 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Serua
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 154 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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