M4.9
Depth:
16.9 km
M4.9 Earthquake near 192 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 192 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia) on September 3, 2025 at 16:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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