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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near West Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 10:56:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near West Papua (Indonesia) on July 3, 2026 at 10:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 10:56:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Papua
City
West Papua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.27000, 134.29000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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