Back to map
M3.1 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 02:34:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 31, 2025 at 02:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 02:34:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Tengah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.39000, 135.86000
Temperature
34.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share