M3.3 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 16:19:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on April 15, 2026 at 16:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 16:19:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.82000, 139.55000
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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