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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 09:31:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 09:31:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.50000, 134.32000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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