Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
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M3.1 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.1 km)
Regional average: 43.1 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
530
Country (24h)
Indonesia
34
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