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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 12:53:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 138 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 12:53:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Jayapura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.58000, 140.63000
Temperature
18.3°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 (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

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