M4.0
Depth:
10.0 km
M4.0 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 13:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
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Depth profile
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.
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Stats (last 24h)
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651
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