M4.6
Depth:
23.1 km
M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On May 23, 2025 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23.1 km
23.1 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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