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M3.1 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 07:44:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 6, 2025 at 07:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 07:44:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.41000, 134.59000
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper 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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