Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 14, 2025 at 07:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,251 Catalogue entries
Of 1,250 other entries for this area and period, 168 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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