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M2.9 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Papua Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 10:46:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Nabire, Papua Tengah (Indonesia) on February 3, 2026 at 10:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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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
25 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.

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