Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 57.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua Barat
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M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2025 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
e9596298310ccd489ecf13c35c217eadcf485eaa
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 18:10:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.44000,
133.92000
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57 km
57 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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 Barat
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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