M3.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 07:45:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA on April 28, 2026 at 07:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 07:45:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.54000, 126.87000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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