M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Pegunungan Bintang, Papua Pegunungan (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 03:07:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Pegunungan Bintang, Papua Pegunungan (Indonesia) on January 28, 2026 at 03:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

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