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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Tambrauw, Southwest Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 12:08:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 12:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Tambrauw, Southwest Papua (Indonesia). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 407 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 12:08:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Southwest Papua
City
Tambrauw
County
Tambrauw
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.85000, 133.41000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (46.3 km)
Regional average: 46.3 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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