Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Papua · Kabupaten Nabire
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M2.9 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
8efa9fd279b808aa8de5f9b54e456cfb218cd8b5
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 19:44:15 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.20000,
136.32000
Temperature
9.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Central Papua
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
Of 72 other entries for this area and period, 37 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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