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M2.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 19:14:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia) on July 17, 2026 at 19:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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