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M3.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 14:34:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia) on August 1, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 108 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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