M3.0
Depth:
49.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On February 26, 2026 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 49 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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