M4.5 Depth: 67.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 19:18:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 67 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
67.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 19:18:07 UTC
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.91390, 139.66570
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.2 km
Shallow
67.2 km
67.2 km — deeper 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

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