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M3.8 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kadun Jaya, Papua Tengah (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-11 03:15:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 11, 2026 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kadun Jaya, Papua Tengah (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 48 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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-11 03:15:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Tengah
City
Kadun Jaya
County
Mimika
Village
Kadun Jaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.63000, 136.88000
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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