Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M3.4 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 31, 2025 at 01:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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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