Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Papua
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M4.4 Earthquake near 180 km W of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 6, 2025 at 06:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 180 km W of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to 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)
748
Country (24h)
Indonesia
37
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