Latest earthquakes near West Papua, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Papua, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Papua? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Papua (also known as Provinsi Papua Barat), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Mar 18, 2025 02:32AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Seram Sea 240km from Ambon (Indonesia).
West Papua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 874 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 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 806 | 92.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 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
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 125 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near West Papua on the evening of May 20, 2025 at 18:51 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southeast of Manokwari at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 874 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Papua. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
