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M3.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Bora-Bora (Waaf), Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 06:45:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 06:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Bora-Bora (Waaf), Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 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 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 06:45:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Bora-Bora (Waaf)
County
Sarmi
Village
Bora-Bora (Waaf)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.35000, 138.76000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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