Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.1 Earthquake near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 15, 2025 at 08:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
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