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M4.7 Depth: 7.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 13:47:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia) on July 21, 2026 at 13:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 13:47:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Mamberamo Raya
County
Mamberamo Raya
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.57780, 138.87320
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Maoke Plate.
Near the boundary Woodlark ↔ Maoke · about 57 km away

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