Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 2, 2026 at 06:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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
d7cf64c5603953fe168c63d05ad33ed0d35fd044
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 06:10:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.19000,
126.24000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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