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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 05:24:27 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 05:24:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.47000, 134.03000
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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