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M2.9 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 19:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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