M3.0
Depth:
10.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on April 28, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 152 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 (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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790
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152
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