Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 61.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Keerom
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M2.8 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia) on August 8, 2026 at 23:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,200 Catalogue entries
Of 1,199 other entries for this area and period, 780 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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477
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44
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