M4.2 Depth: 101.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 06:17:43 UTC Local time:

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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
101.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 06:17:43 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.61000, 138.05000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101 km
Intermediate
101 km
101 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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