M2.5
Depth:
29.0 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on July 14, 2026 at 02:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Stats (last 24h)
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629
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52
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