Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 58.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
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M4.2 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on August 13, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
58 km
58 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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671
Country (24h)
Indonesia
27
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