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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 15:51:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 15:51:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Mamberamo Raya
County
Mamberamo Raya
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.55480, 138.77440
Temperature
22.5°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 (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Maoke Plate.
Near the boundary Woodlark ↔ Maoke · about 65 km away

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