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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near West Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 10:57:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near West Papua (Indonesia) on June 27, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 10:57:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Papua
City
West Papua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.94000, 133.69000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Manuk
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 427 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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