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M3.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Waghete Tigi, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 07:13:25 UTC Local time: —

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: 399 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 07:13:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Papua
City
Waghete Tigi
County
Deiyai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.12000, 136.25000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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

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