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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 21:26:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia). 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 event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 21:26:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Mamberamo Raya
County
Mamberamo Raya
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.61210, 138.93860
Temperature
25.8°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 (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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 52 km away

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