Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 71.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Waropen
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M2.8 Earthquake near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,196 Catalogue entries
Of 1,195 other entries for this area and period, 777 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
497
Country (24h)
Indonesia
48
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