Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M3.0 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2026 at 06:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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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499
Country (24h)
Indonesia
37
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