Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Waropen Regency
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M3.9 Earthquake near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
55d8c270afaa32c5cef960a31734b191b124d24d
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 16:20:27 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.59000,
136.30000
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to 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
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 678 Catalogue entries
Of 677 other entries for this area and period, 157 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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