Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 46.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Papua
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M4.2 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 27, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 46 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
46 km
46 km — close to the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 672 Catalogue entries
Of 671 other entries for this area and period, 100 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Indonesia
29
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