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M4.7 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-08 06:48:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2026 at 06:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Papua Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 06:48:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Papua Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.26000, 133.55000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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