Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat · Buruway
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M3.1 Earthquake near Buruway, Papua Barat (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 15, 2026 at 04:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Buruway, Papua Barat (Indonesia). 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
452df1d044b3be4a84a02c1f7f82bb72141e6c89
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 04:54:00 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.71000,
132.54000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Papua Barat
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
Of 121 other entries for this area and period, 88 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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