Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Papua · Kabupaten Nabire
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M4.3 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia) on August 25, 2026 at 15:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
e4959a9b4a5c63e08f90f53548f76c09a217311a
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 15:46:14 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.99000,
135.92000
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Central Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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