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M3.5 Depth: 243.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 20:31:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya (Indonesia) on March 14, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 243 km. 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 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 243 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 243 km
Intermediate
243 km
243 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Kie Matubu
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