Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Jayapura
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M4.3 Earthquake near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 25, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Jayapura, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 50 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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 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
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 677 Catalogue entries
Of 676 other entries for this area and period, 90 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)
502
Country (24h)
Indonesia
45
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