Latest earthquakes near Papua, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Papua, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Papua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Papua, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 30 10:31 Jayapura) |
M 2.7 | 56 km NW from Jayapura |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 30 02:38 Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 116 km W from Jayapura |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 06:25 Jayapura) |
M 3.2 | 155 km ENE from Nabire |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 03:25 Jayapura) |
M 3.3 | 171 km S from Jayapura |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 00:34 Jayapura) |
M 3.7 | 274 km E from Nabire |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 18:46 Jayapura) |
M 3.7 | 187 km WNW from Jayapura |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 23:32 Jayapura) |
M 3.9 | 169 km S from Jayapura |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 20:45 Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 199 km ESE from Nabire |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 16:56 Jayapura) |
M 3.0 | 136 km SW from Jayapura |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 08:51 Jayapura) |
M 4.6 | 296 km NW from Nabire |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 02:54 Jayapura) |
M 3.2 | 71 km SW from Nabire |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 21:53 Jayapura) |
M 3.9 | 200 km WNW from Jayapura |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 10:23 Jayapura) |
M 2.7 | 298 km NW from Nabire |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 03:34 Jayapura) |
M 2.8 | 80 km WNW from Jayapura |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 01:03 Jayapura) |
M 2.9 | 40 km ENE from Nabire |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 00:56 Jayapura) |
M 2.7 | 263 km W from Nabire |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 01:29 Jayapura) |
M 3.3 | 101 km SSE from Jayapura |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 23:49 Jayapura) |
M 2.7 | 240 km WNW from Nabire |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 14:25 Jayapura) |
M 4.9 | 211 km SE from Jayapura |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:19 Jayapura) |
M 3.7 | 88 km S from Jayapura |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 02:14 Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 262 km SW from Jayapura |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 09:41 Jayapura) |
M 3.5 | 229 km NNW from Nabire |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 02:30 Jayapura) |
M 3.8 | 252 km ENE from Nabire |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 00:34 Jayapura) |
M 3.1 | 74 km SW from Nabire |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 22:46 Jayapura) |
M 2.8 | 28 km WSW from Jayapura |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Papua
Papua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Papua, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 223 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Papua roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Papua in 2019. A total of 345 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Papua that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Papua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Papua during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2041 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 181 | 8.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Papua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Papua occurred on Jul 28, 2015 06:41 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) west of Jayapura, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Papua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 26, 1914 23:45, 222 kilometers (138 mi) west of Nabire. It is the strongest earthquake near Papua in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Papua, Indonesia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Papua.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2015 06:41 (Jayapura) |
M 7.0 | 244 km W from Jayapura |
| Dec 31, 2023 02:16 (Jayapura) |
M 6.3 | 158 km WSW from Jayapura |
| Jun 20, 2019 02:24 (Jayapura) |
M 6.3 | 253 km W from Jayapura |
| Sep 10, 2022 08:31 (Jayapura) |
M 6.2 | 282 km W from Jayapura |
| Sep 10, 2022 09:05 (Jayapura) |
M 6.2 | 284 km W from Jayapura |
| Dec 16, 2018 18:42 (Jayapura) |
M 6.1 | 164 km SSW from Jayapura |
| Jun 24, 2019 10:05 (Jayapura) |
M 6.1 | 240 km W from Jayapura |
| Nov 11, 2021 02:46 (Jayapura) |
M 6.0 | 182 km SW from Nabire |
| Jan 19, 2020 01:38 (Jayapura) |
M 6.0 | 157 km WSW from Jayapura |
| Aug 2, 2021 14:01 (Jayapura) |
M 6.0 | 213 km SW from Nabire |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Papua
Earthquakes by city in Papua
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Papua, Indonesia.
Use this regional Papua earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Abepura.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Papua.
When was the last earthquake in Papua, Indonesia?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 10:31 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 56km northwest of Jayapura at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Papua, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Papua, Indonesia?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua on the evening of May 26, 1914 at 23:45 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-east of Nabire at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Papua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Papua, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 2233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Papua. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
