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M3.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kaimana, Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 16:41:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Kaimana, Papua Barat (Indonesia) on February 5, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 16:41:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Kaimana
County
Kaimana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.68000, 134.26000
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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