M2.8
Depth:
23.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On March 9, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 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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654
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