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M4.0 Depth: 57.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-17 18:10:33 UTC Local time: —

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 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 18:10:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.44000, 133.92000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
Shallow
57 km
57 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Manuk
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 448 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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