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M4.5 Depth: 27.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 97 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 14:24:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2025 at 14:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 97 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
27.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 14:24:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Papua
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-3.40600, 140.29000
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.9 km
Shallow
27.9 km
27.9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

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