Latest earthquakes near West Papua, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near West Papua.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 14:13
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 249 km SSW
from Sorong
Dec 5, 2023 03:44
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 277 km ESE
from Manokwari
Dec 4, 2023 01:56
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 284 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 3, 2023 11:39
(Jayapura)
M 5.2 300 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 3, 2023 03:28
(Jayapura)
M 5.0 277 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 3, 2023 02:20
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 277 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 3, 2023 00:22
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 269 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 2, 2023 07:35
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 225 km ESE
from Manokwari
Dec 2, 2023 05:37
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 278 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 2, 2023 03:50
(Jayapura)
M 4.7 290 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 2, 2023 02:58
(Jayapura)
M 5.1 290 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 30, 2023 23:39
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 257 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 30, 2023 03:59
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 247 km SSW
from Sorong
Nov 29, 2023 23:25
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 248 km SSW
from Sorong
Nov 29, 2023 22:35
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 263 km SSW
from Sorong
Nov 28, 2023 12:12
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 255 km SSW
from Sorong
Nov 27, 2023 19:10
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 87 km NE
from Sorong
Nov 27, 2023 16:40
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 31 km NE
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2023 19:18
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 58 km SSE
from Manokwari
Nov 25, 2023 19:05
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 116 km SSW
from Manokwari
Nov 25, 2023 18:46
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 107 km W
from Manokwari
Nov 25, 2023 12:41
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 194 km ENE
from Manokwari
Nov 25, 2023 12:01
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 264 km S
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2023 11:12
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 76 km WNW
from Manokwari
Nov 25, 2023 10:49
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 271 km SSE
from Manokwari

Map of Latest Earthquakes near West Papua

Recent West Papua Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near West Papua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near West Papua and elsewhere.

West Papua Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
82 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Dec 5, 2023 14:13

Average

A total of 829 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Papua, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Papua roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Papua in 2020. A total of 120 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Papua that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Papua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near West 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 West Papua (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 766 92.4%
Mag. 5 62 7.48%
Mag. 6 1 0.12%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near West Papua

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Sep 25, 2015 00:53.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Sep 12, 1979 14:17.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Papua occurred on Sep 25, 2015 00:53 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 29 kilometers (18 mi) north of Sorong, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Papua in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1979 14:17, 238 kilometers (148 mi) north of Manokwari. It is the strongest earthquake near West 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 West 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 West Papua.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near West Papua.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 25, 2015 00:53
(Jayapura)
M 6.6 29 km N
from Sorong
Dec 28, 2018 12:03
(Jayapura)
M 5.8 65 km S
from Manokwari
May 27, 2015 01:42
(Jayapura)
M 5.8 195 km ENE
from Manokwari
Mar 8, 2018 12:51
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 276 km S
from Sorong
Feb 12, 2017 18:32
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 160 km SE
from Sorong
Feb 16, 2020 08:00
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 275 km S
from Sorong
Feb 8, 2020 15:36
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 266 km SSW
from Sorong
Mar 27, 2020 23:32
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 127 km NNW
from Manokwari
Sep 21, 2014 03:27
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 28 km ENE
from Manokwari
Apr 17, 2018 11:52
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 294 km S
from Sorong

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West Papua

Earthquakes by city in West Papua

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in West Papua, Indonesia?

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near West Papua on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southwest of Sorong at a depth of 10km under water in the Seram Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Papua, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near West Papua, Indonesia?

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near West Papua on the afternoon of September 12, 1979 at 14:17 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-southeast of Manokwari at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Papua since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near West Papua, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 829 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Papua. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.