M2.6
Depth:
53.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 23, 2025 at 10:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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