Latest earthquakes near Jayapura, Papua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jayapura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jayapura (also known as Kota Jayapura), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jayapura Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jayapura. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jayapura and elsewhere.
Feb 7, 2025 01:24AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the South Pacific Ocean 238km from Wewak (Papua New Guinea).
Jayapura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1450 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jayapura, Papua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 145 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jayapura roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jayapura in 2019. A total of 269 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jayapura 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 Jayapura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jayapura 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 | 1300 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 141 | 9.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jayapura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jayapura 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 Jayapura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jun 1, 1906 13:53, 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Jayapura. It is the strongest earthquake near Jayapura 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 Jayapura, Papua 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 Jayapura.
Nearest earthquakes from Jayapura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jayapura, Papua. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jayapura.
When was the last earthquake in Jayapura, Papua?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jayapura on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 15:55 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 27km south-east of Jayapura at a depth of 24km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jayapura, Papua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jayapura, Papua?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jayapura on the afternoon of June 1, 1906 at 13:53 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west of Jayapura at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jayapura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jayapura, Papua?
In the past 10 years, 1450 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jayapura. This averages to 145 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
