M3.2
Depth:
10.0 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 01:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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