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M3.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 16:20:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 16:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 16:20:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Waropen Regency
County
Waropen Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.59000, 136.30000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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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