Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Papua
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M4.4 Earthquake near 120 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 120 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to 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)
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54
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