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M2.9 Depth: 65.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 14:34:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia) on April 9, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 km — deeper 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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