M4.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-02 00:38:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 2, 2026 at 00:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 00:38:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.39000, 125.98000
Temperature
28.2°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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