M3.5
Depth:
84.0 km
M3.5 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On August 5, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.
Map
Depth profile
Intermediate
84 km
84 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Historic earthquake map · Indonesia
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Indonesia
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
667
Country (24h)
Indonesia
76
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time