M4.2
Depth:
6.0 km
M4.2 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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.
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Depth profile
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.
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