Latest earthquakes near Nabire, Papua today
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Recent Nabire Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nabire. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nabire 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.
Nabire Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 815 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nabire, Papua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 81 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nabire roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nabire in 2021. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nabire that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nabire in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nabire 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 | 767 | 94.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 5.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nabire
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nabire occurred on Aug 2, 2021 14:01 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-west of Nabire, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nabire in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 26, 1914 23:45, 222 kilometers (138 mi) south-west of Nabire. It is the strongest earthquake near Nabire 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 Nabire, 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 Nabire.
Nearest earthquakes from Nabire
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nabire, 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 Nabire.
When was the last earthquake in Nabire, Papua?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nabire 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 Nabire, Papua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nabire, Papua?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nabire 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 Nabire since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nabire, Papua?
In the past 10 years, 815 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nabire. This averages to 82 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
