Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 19, 2025 at 08:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
582
Country (24h)
Indonesia
57
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