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M3.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Mimika, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 21:06:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Mimika, Central Papua (Indonesia) on August 5, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 21:06:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Papua
City
Mimika
County
Mimika
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.63000, 136.79000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — close to the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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