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M4.9 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:32:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA on April 6, 2026 at 05:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:32:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.53990, 126.34220
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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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