M3.1
Depth:
10.0 km
M3.1 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 117 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Stats (last 24h)
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725
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117
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