M2.8
Depth:
19.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia) on January 29, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than 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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