M2.7
Depth:
37.0 km
M2.7 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On January 19, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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