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M2.9 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:11:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 5, 2026 at 17:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:11:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.23000, 126.11000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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