M2.6
Depth:
9.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on July 4, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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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