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M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 16:47:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 8 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. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 16:47:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Mamberamo Raya
County
Mamberamo Raya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.58000, 138.76000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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