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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Itakiwa, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 12:46:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Itakiwa, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 12:46:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Itakiwa
County
Jayapura
Village
Itakiwa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.63000, 140.60000
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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