M4.3
Depth:
10.0 km
M4.3 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
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.
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Depth profile
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.
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