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M4.3 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 10:12:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 4, 2026 at 10:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 10:12:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.26000, 126.34000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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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