M4.6
Depth:
35.0 km
M4.6 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 19, 2025 at 10:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 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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