M3.0
Depth:
40.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on January 17, 2026 at 21:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to 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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