M4.0 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-29 06:41:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 06:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 06:41:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.40000, 139.67000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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