M3.8 Depth: 89.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 17:05:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. 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 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 17:05:05 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.28000, 139.83000
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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