M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 21:49:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 21:49:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Southwest Papua

City

Raja Ampat

County

Raja Ampat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.09000, 130.27000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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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