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M3.9 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 05:44:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 05:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 05:44:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Waropen Regency
County
Waropen Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.03000, 137.26000
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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