Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
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M3.3 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 6, 2026 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 679 Catalogue entries
Of 678 other entries for this area and period, 373 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
471
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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