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M3.3 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 19:03:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 44 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: 106 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 19:03:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Jayapura
County
Jayapura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.60000, 140.37000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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