Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PAPUA, INDONESIA
M2.7 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA
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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
ID
6e40ad84d5bf0e4b2976e30e625b43235b372aa8
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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