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M3.1 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near West Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 19:24:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near West Papua (Indonesia) on July 13, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 19:24:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Papua
City
West Papua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.26000, 134.33000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

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