M3.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 15:32:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 15:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 15:32:39 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.45000, 137.05000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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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