M3.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-02 01:21:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 2, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 01:21:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.23000, 126.54000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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