M4.3 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 09:44:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 26, 2025 at 09:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-26 09:44:51 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.64000, 138.93000
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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