Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat
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M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 24, 2025 at 01:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
2bc42c46fc59b1e4566c9149db038f0cc10239a4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 01:35:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.12000,
134.25000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Papua Barat
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
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