M3.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 06:02:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 12, 2025 at 06:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 06:02:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.94000, 139.65000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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