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M4.1 Depth: 118.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yahukimo, Highland Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 16:50:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 16:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Yahukimo, Highland Papua (Indonesia). At around 118 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
118.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 16:50:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Highland Papua
City
Yahukimo
County
Yahukimo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.35000, 139.65000
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118 km
Intermediate
118 km
118 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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