2.7
Earthquake Details: near the north coast of New Guinea, Png.
Oct 7, 2026, 18:34:18
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near near the north coast of New Guinea, Png. on Oct 7, 2026 at 18:34:18. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of -24 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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IndonesiaSpecial Region of PapuaJayapura (Nearest City)Technical Details
Depth-24 km
Significance0
Latitude-2.2900
Longitude141.2200
Event IDemsc:20261007_0000267
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Oct 7, 2026, 18:42:50 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 03:34:18 GMT+9
- UTC
- Oct 7, 2026, 18:34:18 UTC
-24 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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