Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M2.8 Earthquake near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 23, 2025 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,193 Catalogue entries
Of 1,192 other entries for this area and period, 775 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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