Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Central Papua · Waghete Tigi
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M4.5 Earthquake near Waghete Tigi, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Waghete Tigi, Central Papua (Indonesia) on October 11, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
Details
ID
3955f9fb761a6856f2449577127ea5006a545fb5
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 22:07:26 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.07900,
136.26350
Temperature
18.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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 Australia ↔ Maoke · about 11 km away
Central Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
610
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Indonesia
35
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