M3.2
Depth:
27.0 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on February 17, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than 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.
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660
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