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M3.6 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 21:54:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 21:54:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Tengah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.09000, 135.61000
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

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