Latest earthquakes near Papua, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Papua.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 9, 2024 23:00
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 49 km S
from Nabire
Dec 7, 2024 07:45
(Jayapura)
M 4.8 277 km WNW
from Jayapura
Dec 6, 2024 14:13
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 260 km SW
from Jayapura
Dec 5, 2024 17:00
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 148 km E
from Nabire
Dec 3, 2024 14:44
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 25 km WNW
from Nabire
Dec 3, 2024 12:15
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 29 km W
from Nabire
Dec 2, 2024 14:35
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 166 km SW
from Jayapura
Dec 2, 2024 06:18
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 235 km WNW
from Jayapura
Dec 1, 2024 02:58
(Jayapura)
M 4.6 147 km ENE
from Nabire
Nov 30, 2024 04:05
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 210 km WNW
from Jayapura
Nov 29, 2024 03:50
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 116 km SW
from Jayapura
Nov 27, 2024 20:59
(Jayapura)
M 2.7 21 km W
from Jayapura
Nov 27, 2024 20:04
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 32 km WNW
from Jayapura
Nov 27, 2024 05:07
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 279 km N
from Nabire
Nov 26, 2024 22:25
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 88 km SSW
from Nabire
Nov 26, 2024 20:27
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 53 km ENE
from Nabire
Nov 26, 2024 20:19
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 43 km NE
from Nabire
Nov 25, 2024 03:41
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 76 km SE
from Jayapura
Nov 24, 2024 23:16
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 26 km ESE
from Jayapura
Nov 24, 2024 14:51
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 57 km SE
from Jayapura
Nov 24, 2024 03:36
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 190 km ESE
from Nabire
Nov 23, 2024 09:01
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 279 km SW
from Jayapura
Nov 21, 2024 21:12
(Jayapura)
M 5.2 194 km W
from Jayapura
Nov 21, 2024 16:46
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 191 km NW
from Nabire
Nov 21, 2024 04:29
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 186 km ESE
from Nabire

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:
223 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Dec 9, 2024 23:00

Average

A total of 2239 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.

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 2043 91.25%
Mag. 5 185 8.26%
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

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 124 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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2023 All mag
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
Dec 31, 2023 02:16
(Jayapura)
M 6.3 158 km WSW
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
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
Sep 17, 2016 10:20
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 53 km NNW
from Jayapura
Jan 19, 2020 01:38
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 157 km WSW
from Jayapura
Nov 11, 2021 02:46
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 182 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua on the evening of December 9, 2024 at 23:00 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 49km south of Nabire at a depth of 11km 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, 2239 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Papua. This averages to 224 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.