Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
On April 21, 2026 at 02:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 34 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
3aff2d44c8f6d3d467d3be3762e069b08ff33dcf
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 02:30:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.44000,
140.04000
Temperature
31.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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