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M3.6 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-01 23:32:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 1, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 23:32:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.32000, 126.31000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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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