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M3.1 Depth: 96.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 23:43:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
96.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 23:43:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Tengah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.11000, 137.96000
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96 km
Intermediate
96 km
96 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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