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M3.0 Depth: 39.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 08:05:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Central Papua (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 08:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 08:05:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Papua
City
Central Papua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.26000, 135.21000
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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