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M2.6 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-22 18:34:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 41 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 18:34:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.36000, 139.71000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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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