M4.7
Depth:
31.6 km
M4.7 Earthquake near 196 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 196 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia) on August 21, 2025 at 07:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
31.6 km
31.6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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