M2.7
Depth:
22.0 km
M2.7 Earthquake near Demta, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On February 23, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Demta, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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.
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Stats (last 24h)
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654
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