Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA on April 22, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
382bc0bd5222c5086cf5f229d0c485c8327ec4f0
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 17:57:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.88000,
139.84000
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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