Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Papua
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M4.9 Earthquake near West Papua, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near West Papua, Indonesia (Indonesia) on October 20, 2025 at 18:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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