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M3.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 18:14:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on July 14, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 18:14:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Papua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.32000, 140.27000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea

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