Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 61.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Papua · West Papua
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M3.1 Earthquake near West Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near West Papua (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 08:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
258e76aa84bf3a4b1c3c7a63ebc1a4b6ac7202c7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 08:32:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.62000,
133.47000
Temperature
25.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
61 km
61 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
West Papua
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 21 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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