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M2.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:37:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA on March 14, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:37:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.46000, 139.64000
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

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