Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat Daya
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M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2025 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 33 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
b5a658db1a44dae4fc73cef57f5e2215de510487
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 12:27:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.57000,
131.82000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9,294 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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542
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Indonesia
36
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