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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-01 23:26:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 23:26:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.32000, 126.38000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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