Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Jayapura
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M4.2 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 12:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 60 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 EMSC. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 687 Catalogue entries
Of 686 other entries for this area and period, 102 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
556
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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