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M3.1 Depth: 62.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Fakfak, Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 02:24:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Fakfak, Papua Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 02:24:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Fakfak
County
Fakfak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.52000, 132.94000
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 km
62 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 357 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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