M3.4
Depth:
44.0 km
M3.4 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On April 21, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 142 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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