Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat · Kaimana
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M3.5 Earthquake near Kaimana, Papua Barat (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Kaimana, Papua Barat (Indonesia) on February 14, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
549a4072d6fbf8d2b730ffb36ffe53212d1a8064
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 13:34:58 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.99000,
134.95000
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Papua Barat
Context for this earthquake
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
Of 121 other entries for this area and period, 40 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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