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M2.7 Depth: 61.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 05:28:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 05:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 05:28:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.69000, 126.36000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 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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