M2.7
Depth:
6.0 km
M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 29, 2025 at 06:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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