Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Mamberamo Raya
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M3.5 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 13, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 19 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.1.
Details
ID
8d58712034de2cd4df419763cc9280e996ffe774
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 09:56:12 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.16000,
139.09000
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 691 Catalogue entries
Of 690 other entries for this area and period, 266 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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698
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Indonesia
32
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