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M3.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 06:22:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 6, 2026 at 06:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M3.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 06:22:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.67000, 126.27000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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