Latest earthquakes near Nabire, Papua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nabire.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 21, 2025 15:41
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 100 km SSW
from Nabire
Feb 21, 2025 01:42
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 67 km E
from Nabire
Feb 18, 2025 10:57
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 231 km SW
from Nabire
Feb 18, 2025 06:31
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 155 km ENE
from Nabire
Feb 18, 2025 06:12
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 108 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 18, 2025 06:07
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 113 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 18, 2025 02:18
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 116 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 18, 2025 01:24
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 111 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 17, 2025 14:03
(Jayapura)
M 4.7 247 km WSW
from Nabire
Feb 17, 2025 03:16
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 73 km SSW
from Nabire
Feb 17, 2025 03:08
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 12 km ENE
from Nabire
Feb 16, 2025 22:20
(Jayapura)
M 3.9 221 km SW
from Nabire
Feb 16, 2025 00:23
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 262 km NNW
from Nabire
Feb 15, 2025 20:37
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 163 km ENE
from Nabire
Feb 15, 2025 16:37
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 113 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 15, 2025 06:37
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 85 km SSW
from Nabire
Feb 14, 2025 16:22
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 162 km NW
from Nabire
Feb 14, 2025 12:57
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 116 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 14, 2025 07:24
(Jayapura)
M 4.2 117 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 14, 2025 05:41
(Jayapura)
M 4.2 118 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 14, 2025 05:38
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 107 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 14, 2025 01:59
(Jayapura)
M 3.9 121 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 12, 2025 05:23
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 47 km NW
from Nabire
Feb 12, 2025 02:32
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 142 km NE
from Nabire
Feb 12, 2025 01:53
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 214 km SW
from Nabire

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nabire

Nabire Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
79 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Feb 21, 2025 15:41

Average

A total of 798 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 79 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nabire (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 752 94.24%
Mag. 5 44 5.51%
Mag. 6 2 0.25%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nabire

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6
On Aug 2, 2021 14:01.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 26, 1914 23:45.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nabire.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Jan 13, 2021 03:17
(Jayapura)
M 5.9 158 km ENE
from Nabire
Apr 9, 2024 09:02
(Jayapura)
M 5.9 220 km NNW
from Nabire
Dec 28, 2018 12:03
(Jayapura)
M 5.8 264 km NW
from Nabire
Apr 28, 2023 18:19
(Jayapura)
M 5.7 238 km SW
from Nabire
Apr 9, 2024 09:04
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 227 km NNW
from Nabire
Mar 25, 2017 23:57
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 155 km ENE
from Nabire
Apr 29, 2023 03:12
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 234 km SW
from Nabire
Apr 17, 2022 14:49
(Jayapura)
M 5.4 272 km NE
from Nabire

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Nabire.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 14, 2024 04:53
(Jayapura)
M 4.2 6 km SSW
from Nabire
Nov 8, 2021 18:26
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 8 km S
from Nabire
Jun 23, 2022 19:57
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 10 km S
from Nabire
Nov 9, 2020 01:37
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 12 km SE
from Nabire
Feb 12, 2020 04:40
(Jayapura)
M 4.2 12 km WNW
from Nabire
Sep 29, 2024 17:16
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 12 km WNW
from Nabire
May 17, 2020 23:57
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 11 km SSE
from Nabire
Jul 12, 2015 09:50
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 13 km SSW
from Nabire
Oct 28, 2021 13:19
(Jayapura)
M 4.6 13 km SW
from Nabire
Jun 3, 2018 22:41
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 13 km E
from Nabire

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Nabire

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Nabire, Papua?

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nabire on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 15:41 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 100km south-southwest of Nabire at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 798 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nabire. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.