M4.8 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 21:57:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 3, 2025 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-03 21:57:33 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.81000, 139.08000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

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