M3.7
Depth:
11.0 km
M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 16, 2025 at 23:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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