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M4.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Kabupaten Nabire, Central Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 15:46:14 UTC Local time: —

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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (44.4 km)
Regional average: 44.4 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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