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M4.2 Depth: 59.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Papua Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 14:48:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Papua Barat (Indonesia) on March 13, 2026 at 14:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 14:48:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua Barat
City
Papua Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.67000, 134.02000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 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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