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M3.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Buruway, Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 00:42:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Buruway, Papua Barat (Indonesia) on January 16, 2026 at 00:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 00:42:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Buruway
County
Buruway
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.75000, 133.60000
Temperature
31.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 421 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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