M4.6 earthquake: Abepura, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Abepura, Indonesia on September 24, 2026. It was recorded at 09:26 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 35 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
35 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:26:38 AM
September 24, 2026
Local time
09:26 AM
September 24, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 219 km from Jayapura.
- Jayapura · 219 km W
- Biak · 320 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 430 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on July 27, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 24, 2026 earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Abepura, Indonesia at 1.851° S, 138.846° E, at a depth of 35 km. The nearest town was Jayapura, about 219 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.