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M4.0 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mimika, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 19:24:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mimika, Central Papua (Indonesia) on August 5, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 19:24:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Central Papua
City
Mimika
County
Mimika
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.64000, 136.91000
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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