M2.7
Depth:
15.0 km
M2.7 Earthquake near Somanente, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Somanente, Papua (Indonesia) on August 4, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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