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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:58:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:58:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.85000, 133.17000
Temperature
33.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 471 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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