Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 46.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Keerom
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M3.6 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
46 km
46 km — close to the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
569
Country (24h)
Indonesia
16
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