M2.6
Depth:
49.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On December 27, 2025 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 86 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to 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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