M4.4
Depth:
15.0 km
M4.4 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on June 24, 2026 at 17:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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.
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649
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