M3.8
Depth:
54.0 km
M3.8 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 26, 2025 at 17:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
54 km
54 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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