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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 15:31:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 24, 2025 at 15:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 15:31:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.29000, 140.29000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
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