Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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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: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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)
Global (24h)
611
Country (24h)
Indonesia
54
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