M2.8
Depth:
71.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On May 5, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. 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. Indonesia: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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