M3.0 Depth: 78.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 18:05:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 26, 2025 at 18:05 UTC. At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
78.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 18:05:50 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.65000, 137.20000
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78 km
Intermediate
78 km
78 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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