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M3.4 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 05:37:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 05:37:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Tengah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.34000, 135.68000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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

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