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M2.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-23 05:28:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA on April 23, 2026 at 05:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 05:28:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.15000, 140.31000
Temperature
25.4°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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