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M4.2 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Nduga, Highland Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 02:32:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 02:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Nduga, Highland Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 02:32:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Highland Papua
City
Nduga
County
Nduga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.53000, 138.24000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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