Latest earthquakes near Papua, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Papua.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 03:44
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 202 km NNE
from Nabire
Dec 2, 2023 20:54
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 121 km SSW
from Jayapura
Dec 2, 2023 18:19
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 246 km NE
from Nabire
Dec 2, 2023 07:35
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 171 km NNE
from Nabire
Dec 1, 2023 20:18
(Jayapura)
M 2.7 20 km SE
from Jayapura
Dec 1, 2023 20:17
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 31 km SE
from Jayapura
Nov 30, 2023 03:50
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 32 km NNE
from Nabire
Nov 29, 2023 19:42
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 206 km ENE
from Nabire
Nov 29, 2023 13:02
(Jayapura)
M 4.6 151 km SW
from Jayapura
Nov 28, 2023 06:46
(Jayapura)
M 6.5 387 km ESE
from Jayapura
Nov 27, 2023 23:47
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 175 km W
from Nabire
Nov 27, 2023 06:24
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 175 km W
from Jayapura
Nov 27, 2023 05:06
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 180 km W
from Jayapura
Nov 27, 2023 05:06
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 202 km WNW
from Jayapura
Nov 26, 2023 17:13
(Jayapura)
M 2.7 130 km W
from Jayapura
Nov 26, 2023 14:24
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 117 km NE
from Nabire
Nov 26, 2023 04:15
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 47 km WNW
from Jayapura
Nov 26, 2023 02:45
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 178 km NW
from Jayapura
Nov 26, 2023 01:42
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 112 km SW
from Jayapura
Nov 26, 2023 01:21
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 178 km NW
from Jayapura
Nov 25, 2023 19:18
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 264 km NNW
from Nabire
Nov 25, 2023 19:13
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 124 km SW
from Jayapura
Nov 25, 2023 19:05
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 285 km NW
from Nabire
Nov 25, 2023 10:49
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 49 km NW
from Nabire
Nov 25, 2023 01:42
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 124 km SSE
from Jayapura

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Papua

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.

Papua Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
219 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Dec 5, 2023 03:44

Average

A total of 2198 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 219 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Papua with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Papua (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2008 91.36%
Mag. 5 180 8.19%
Mag. 6 9 0.41%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Papua

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Jul 28, 2015 06:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 26, 1914 23:45.

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 123 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Papua.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 28, 2015 06:41
(Jayapura)
M 7.0 244 km W
from Jayapura
Jun 20, 2019 02:24
(Jayapura)
M 6.3 253 km W
from Jayapura
Sep 10, 2022 09:05
(Jayapura)
M 6.2 284 km W
from Jayapura
Sep 10, 2022 08:31
(Jayapura)
M 6.2 282 km W
from Jayapura
Jun 24, 2019 10:05
(Jayapura)
M 6.1 240 km W
from Jayapura
Dec 16, 2018 18:42
(Jayapura)
M 6.1 164 km SSW
from Jayapura
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
Nov 11, 2021 02:46
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 182 km SW
from Nabire
Sep 17, 2016 10:20
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 53 km NNW
from Jayapura

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Papua

Earthquakes by city in Papua

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Papua, Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Papua.

When was the last earthquake in Papua, Indonesia?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua on the night of December 5, 2023 at 03:44 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 202km north-northeast of Nabire at a depth of 17km under land. 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, 2198 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Papua. This averages to 220 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.