Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Papua · Teluk Bintuni
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M3.9 Earthquake near Teluk Bintuni, West Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Teluk Bintuni, West Papua (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 07:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
cd47964f13c60d7aecaf94a13eebdbabef18fb5b
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 07:46:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Masina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.84000,
133.47000
Temperature
30.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
West Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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