M2.8
Depth:
18.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on April 19, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 126 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than 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.
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