Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 04:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
cf7079051fcdd5490d45d833fcff9a5785180944
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 04:55:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.98000,
126.41000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 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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