Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M2.6 Earthquake near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 29, 2025 at 14:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,187 Catalogue entries
Of 1,186 other entries for this area and period, 960 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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Country (24h)
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