Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 67.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Lereh
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M3.5 Earthquake near Lereh, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 15, 2026 at 02:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Lereh, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 678 Catalogue entries
Of 677 other entries for this area and period, 269 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)
484
Country (24h)
Indonesia
33
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