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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Teluk Arguni, West Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 04:28:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 04:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Teluk Arguni, West Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 04:28:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Papua
City
Teluk Arguni
County
Teluk Arguni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.39000, 133.74000
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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    Distance: 490 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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