Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Papua · West Papua
Country overviewIndonesia · West Papua
M3.7 Earthquake near West Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near West Papua (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
532e987b0e2d688181afe66d6d07bbf25aeff114
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 20:07:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.56000,
133.80000
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
West Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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