Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Papua · Kabupaten Nabire
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M2.9 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia) on July 14, 2026 at 16:12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
a669acdfb0e6c0025dd36a574909c5a8d4c5456c
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 16:12:40 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.07000,
135.87000
Temperature
11.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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
Central Papua
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 71 Catalogue entries
Of 70 other entries for this area and period, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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