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M3.1 Earthquake near Sp V / Takwabangun, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-11-12 15:42:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sp V / Takwabangun, Papua (Indonesia) on November 12, 2026 at 15:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

ID
d68bb36c1c39bb679581691332bfca94131331a7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-12 15:42:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Sp V / Takwabangun
County
Jayapura
Village
Sp V / Takwabangun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.95000, 140.20000
Temperature
23.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kadovar
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea

Papua

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries

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