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M2.8 Depth: 80.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 15:40:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 15:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 15:40:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.75000, 135.80000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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