M3.2 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 13:15:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 8, 2025 at 13:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 13:15:59 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.23000, 138.33000
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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