M2.8
Depth:
54.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On June 17, 2026 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 110 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
54 km
54 km — close to 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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733
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110
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