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.
Recent Papua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Papua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Papua and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2025 06:23AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Aru Sea 131km from Tual (Indonesia).
Oct 16, 2025 02:48PM
Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 194km from Abepura in Indonesia.
Sep 19, 2025 03:19AM
Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake hit near Nabire in Indonesia on Friday Night.
Papua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2321 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 232 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 | 2122 | 91.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 186 | 8.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Oct 16, 2025 14:48 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) west of Jayapura, at a depth of 33 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua on the night of December 5, 2025 at 03:26 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 190km west-southwest of Nabire at a depth of 34km under water in the Aru Sea. 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, 2321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Papua. This averages to 232 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
