Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 67.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Keerom
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M3.4 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia) on March 29, 2026 at 12:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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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Papua
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 695 Catalogue entries
Of 694 other entries for this area and period, 317 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)
635
Country (24h)
Indonesia
46
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