A moderate seismic event registering 4.2 Magnitude was recorded deep within the Banda Sea region early Wednesday morning. The earthquake occurred precisely on February 04, 2026, at 00:09:54 UTC, according to global monitoring systems tracking tectonic activity in the remote area.
The epicenter of the tremor was calculated to be located near coordinates -6.50 latitude and 130.25 longitude. Preliminary analysis indicates a relatively shallow focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers below the surface, consistent with crustal movement along the complex tectonic boundary underlying the region.
Ambient environmental conditions recorded near the time of the seismic event included scattered clouds and a warm air temperature of 28.4°C. Surface weather was reported as generally calm, typical of the open equatorial ocean environment.
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