Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua
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M3.1 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On November 10, 2025 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
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)
526
Country (24h)
Indonesia
37
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