M2.9 Depth: 83.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-27 17:47:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA on March 27, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
83.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 17:47:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.91000, 139.25000
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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