M3.1 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 05:14:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 3, 2026 at 05:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 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
M3.1
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 05:14:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.25000, 126.05000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 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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