Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 53.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Papua
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M4.9 Earthquake near 155 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On November 1, 2025 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 155 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
53.3 km
53.3 km — deeper 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
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
Of 668 other entries for this area and period, 32 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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586
Country (24h)
Indonesia
52
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