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M2.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 13:49:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 13:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 13:49:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.43000, 134.37000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
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

Stats (last 24h)

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