Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Papua · Papua
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M4.3 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Papua (Indonesia) on April 30, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 677 Catalogue entries
Of 676 other entries for this area and period, 90 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
483
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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