M3.4 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:56:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 5, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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

M3.4

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-05 02:56:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.43000, 126.54000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 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

Todoko-Ranu

Distance: 104 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Ibu

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

601

Country (24h)

—

Current earthquakes in

Magnitude Place Local time

No recent events available.