Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 62.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Keerom
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M2.8 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2026 at 06:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 62 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
62 km
62 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,186 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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