M3.3
Depth:
15.0 km
M3.3 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On January 13, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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649
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