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M3.2 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 21:18:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Keerom, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 21:18:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Keerom
County
Keerom
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.21000, 140.51000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea

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