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M4.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:13:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 6, 2026 at 23:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:13:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.24000, 126.43000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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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