M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 09:42:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 17, 2025 at 09:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 09:42:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.52000, 134.64000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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