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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 08:40:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 08:40:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.53000, 126.63000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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