Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Papua · Kabupaten Nabire
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M3.9 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia) on September 26, 2026 at 09:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
c4af2fa6b778bfc7e266fe5b756ed76752a102db
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 09:23:04 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.97000,
136.00000
Temperature
25.3°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
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 36 Catalogue entries
Of 35 other entries for this area and period, 5 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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