M3.6
Depth:
35.0 km
M3.6 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On December 26, 2025 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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