Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southwest Papua · Tambrauw
Country overviewIndonesia · Southwest Papua
M3.1 Earthquake near Tambrauw, Southwest Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2026 at 04:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tambrauw, Southwest Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
ID
bc54d219c29c1f21050cf13017d6a729e9575f0a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 04:14:55 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.54000,
132.99000
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
491
Country (24h)
Indonesia
38
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