M2.6
Depth:
34.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 29, 2025 at 13:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
34 km
34 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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