M4.0 Depth: 146.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Intan Jaya, Papua Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 20:31:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Intan Jaya, Papua Tengah (Indonesia). At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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