M2.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 13:01:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua (Indonesia) on August 1, 2026 at 13:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 13:01:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Southwest Papua

City

Raja Ampat

County

Raja Ampat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.30000, 129.36000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

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