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M3.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Teluk Bintuni, Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 23:53:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Teluk Bintuni, Papua Barat (Indonesia) on March 24, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 23:53:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Teluk Bintuni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.67000, 133.60000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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