M4.1 Depth: 21.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 16:18:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 22, 2025 at 16:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 16:18:59 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.88000, 138.95000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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