Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA on May 3, 2026 at 05:24 UTC. 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.
Details
ID
76faf2f5b30780defbd93d6a84e24fb408aee52f
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 05:24:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.47000,
134.03000
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
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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