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M3.5 Depth: 140.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Tirson (Korsaklah), Highland Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 11:54:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 11:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Tirson (Korsaklah), Highland Papua (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 521 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (47.7 km)
Regional average: 47.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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