M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Deer, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 10:22:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Deer, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia) on February 6, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 10:22:23 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Deer
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.13000, 129.86000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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