Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 101.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Mamberamo Raya
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M4.2 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia) on January 15, 2026 at 06:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
8ab7ba7a32badb89aea8463eff2ceef773e447be
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
101.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 06:17:43 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.61000,
138.05000
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
101 km
101 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 102 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)
548
Country (24h)
Indonesia
32
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