Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 68.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Jayapura
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M3.7 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on September 8, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 697 Catalogue entries
Of 696 other entries for this area and period, 196 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
577
Country (24h)
Indonesia
49
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