Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southwest Papua · Sausapor
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M4.8 Earthquake near Sausapor, Southwest Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Sausapor, Southwest Papua (Indonesia) on October 24, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
9ee2452731e14d7edeb39a45d4708b2a42a9cb02
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 21:41:55 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.47480,
132.15820
Temperature
29.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — close to the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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 Birds Head Plate.
Near the boundary Birds Head ↔ Philippine Sea · about 60 km away
Indonesia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9,294 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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