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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 20:15:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Mamberamo Raya, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 20:15:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Mamberamo Raya
County
Mamberamo Raya
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.63810, 138.73520
Temperature
16.9°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 (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Maoke Plate.
Near the boundary Woodlark ↔ Maoke · about 73 km away

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