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M3.6 Depth: 46.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 01:54:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 01:54:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Keerom
County
Keerom
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.53000, 140.50000
Temperature
32.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea

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