M2.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 22:49:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 22:49:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.19000, 126.34000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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