M3.0
Depth:
15.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On December 4, 2025 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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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