Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1548973 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-01-12 19:18:06 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-01-12 10:18:06 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-01-12 19:34:49 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 67.2 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Administration area | Papua |
| Nearest settlement | Jayapura |
| Distance | 124 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |