M4.8 Depth: 20.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 10:41:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 7, 2025 at 10:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

20.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-07 10:41:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Papua Barat Daya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.19090, 130.67010

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.9 km

20.9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kie Besi

Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

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Mare

Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Dukono

Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Jailolo

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