Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Papua · Waghete Tigi
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M3.8 Earthquake near Waghete Tigi, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2026 at 07:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Waghete Tigi, Central Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
Details
ID
782528d560af5a9dcea57ddd414f9c8b4f94a16c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 07:13:25 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.12000,
136.25000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Central Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
Indonesia
28
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