Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Waropen
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M3.4 Earthquake near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia) on April 9, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 695 Catalogue entries
Of 694 other entries for this area and period, 316 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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593
Country (24h)
Indonesia
52
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