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M2.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Teluk Arguni, Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 22:47:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Teluk Arguni, Papua Barat (Indonesia) on March 30, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 22:47:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Teluk Arguni
County
Teluk Arguni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.77000, 134.48000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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