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M3.3 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 04:00:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia) on July 18, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 04:00:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Jayapura
County
Jayapura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.33000, 140.22000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — deeper 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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  • Kadovar
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
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    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea

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