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M3.0 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 18:26:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 18:26:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.15000, 132.69000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 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

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