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M2.5 Depth: 90.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 10:58:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on February 16, 2026 at 10:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 10:58:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Jayapura
County
Jayapura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.95000, 140.29000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
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