M4.9 earthquake: Abepura, Indonesia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Abepura, Indonesia on October 7, 2026. It was recorded at 06:56 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 72 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.9
mb · Light
Depth
72 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
09:56:43 PM
October 6, 2026
Local time
06:56 AM
October 7, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 194 km from Jayapura.
- Jayapura · 194 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 304 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on December 19, 1995.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 7, 2026 earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
The earthquake occurred near Abepura, Indonesia at 3.888° S, 139.595° E, at a depth of 72 km. The nearest town was Jayapura, about 194 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Abepura, Indonesia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.9 (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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.