M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 17:20:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 16, 2025 at 17:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 17:20:43 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.05000, 139.14000
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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