Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 61.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat · Buruway
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M3.5 Earthquake near Buruway, Papua Barat (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 7, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Buruway, Papua Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
f24e13f9600c5c1b6fa38563e92149b9f863e20b
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 23:16:26 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.12000,
133.10000
Temperature
34.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
61 km
61 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua Barat
Context for this earthquake
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
Of 121 other entries for this area and period, 40 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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34
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