Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
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M3.8 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 24, 2026 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (43.5 km)
Regional average: 43.5 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 679 Catalogue entries
Of 678 other entries for this area and period, 180 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Indonesia
37
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