Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 62.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat · Fakfak
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M3.1 Earthquake near Fakfak, Papua Barat (Indonesia)
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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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
Details
ID
c22d95e443a5ab2401f6698624843600b23f9dc3
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 02:24:55 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.52000,
132.94000
Temperature
31.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62 km
62 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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 Barat
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 130 Catalogue entries
Of 129 other entries for this area and period, 93 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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