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M2.7 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-29 17:21:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA on March 29, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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
M2.7
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 17:21:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.77000, 140.41000
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kadovar
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea

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