M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 18:36:34 UTC Local time:

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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 18:36:34 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-0.58110, 134.43330

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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