M4.2
Depth:
15.0 km
M4.2 Earthquake near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Waropen, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
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642
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62
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