Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Papua · Intan Jaya
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M3.0 Earthquake near Intan Jaya, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Intan Jaya, Central 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 M3.9.
Details
ID
be1b130ac6301592d0efbe60ab11827776de7935
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 18:07:47 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.23000,
136.53000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Central Papua
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
Of 37 other entries for this area and period, 30 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
456
Country (24h)
Indonesia
38
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