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M3.8 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 23:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Waropen Regency, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 23:12:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Waropen Regency
County
Waropen Regency
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.58000, 136.32000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 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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