Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 77.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Waropen
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M3.2 Earthquake near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 15, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia). At around 77 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
77 km
77 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 433 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
550
Country (24h)
Indonesia
32
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