Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M2.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 05:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d8276ce5fb5366dd97c344e748d4a52eda88de93
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 05:31:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.05000,
126.58000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 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.
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