M4.0
Depth:
30.0 km
M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 03:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 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.
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494
Country (24h)
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