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M2.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 02:29:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA on May 20, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 02:29:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.89000, 140.75000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Kadovar
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea

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