Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 47.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat · Fakfak
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M2.7 Earthquake near Fakfak, Papua Barat (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 22, 2026 at 02:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Fakfak, Papua Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
d8066cea865e8e786c05a6dec06d8e672bed798a
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 02:56:00 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.25000,
132.93000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47 km
47 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua Barat
Context for this earthquake
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 253 Catalogue entries
Of 252 other entries for this area and period, 167 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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