Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 51.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Keerom
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M2.8 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 19, 2026 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
51 km
51 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua
Context for this earthquake
01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,192 Catalogue entries
Of 1,191 other entries for this area and period, 775 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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565
Country (24h)
Indonesia
30
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