Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Keerom
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M2.5 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia) on October 7, 2026 at 16:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,186 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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551
Country (24h)
Indonesia
41
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