M2.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 13:14:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia) on June 26, 2026 at 13:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 13:14:18 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.49000, 140.89000
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kadovar
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
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    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Manam
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

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