M3.7
Depth:
16.0 km
M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 20, 2025 at 19:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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Stats (last 24h)
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494
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70
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