Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M3.8 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on June 23, 2025 at 03:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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