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M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:17:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 12:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:17:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.25000, 126.42000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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