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M3.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:32:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 00:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:32:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.22000, 138.47000
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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

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