Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
On April 2, 2026 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cb7f22d72d5934d1c25acfe4a2c1917b0759009e
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 19:17:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.46000,
126.33000
Depth profile
Shallow
7 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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