Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
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M3.6 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 2, 2026 at 13:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 686 Catalogue entries
Of 685 other entries for this area and period, 221 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
568
Country (24h)
Indonesia
47
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