Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Jayapura
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M2.6 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,193 Catalogue entries
Of 1,192 other entries for this area and period, 965 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)
521
Country (24h)
Indonesia
51
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