M2.9
Depth:
55.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On January 14, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — close to 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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Stats (last 24h)
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657
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