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M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 19:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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