Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MOLUCCA SEA
M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 2, 2026 at 08:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e4a1efa583bb912071642f7d6e034413168c95c9
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 08:06:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.99000,
126.37000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 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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