M2.9
Depth:
74.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On January 4, 2026 at 01:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
74 km
74 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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653
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