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M2.5 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:23:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 10:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:23:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.91000, 133.04000
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 455 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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