M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 05:34:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 05:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 05:34:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.95000, 126.29000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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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