M4.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 15:48:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 15:48:01 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.25000, 140.29000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea

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