Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 54.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M3.8 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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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 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
54 km
54 km — deeper 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 ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 179 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
506
Country (24h)
Indonesia
55
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