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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Teluk Bintuni, West Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 17:16:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Teluk Bintuni, West Papua (Indonesia) on August 23, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 17:16:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Papua
City
Teluk Bintuni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.69000, 133.55000
Temperature
14.5°C

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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 (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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