M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 09:20:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 26, 2025 at 09:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-26 09:20:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Papua Barat Daya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.43000, 131.60000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Dukono

Distance: 477 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Tarakan

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