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M3.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 19:32:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 27, 2025 at 19:32 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 19:32:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.41000, 132.90000
Temperature
25.2°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 357 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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