M2.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 21:27:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 21:27:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Papua Barat Daya

City

Raja Ampat

County

Raja Ampat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.40000, 130.37000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

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