Latest earthquakes near Manokwari, West Papua today
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Recent Manokwari Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manokwari. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manokwari and elsewhere.
Sep 19, 2025 03:19AM
Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake hit near Nabire in Indonesia on Friday Night.
Manokwari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manokwari, West Papua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manokwari roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manokwari in 2021. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manokwari that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Manokwari in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Manokwari 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 | 347 | 92.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manokwari
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manokwari occurred on Apr 9, 2024 09:02 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) south-southeast of Manokwari, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manokwari in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1979 14:17, 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-southeast of Manokwari. It is the strongest earthquake near Manokwari 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 Manokwari, West 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 Manokwari.
Nearest earthquakes from Manokwari
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manokwari, West 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 Manokwari.
When was the last earthquake in Manokwari, West Papua?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manokwari on the night of December 3, 2025 at 01:04 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south of Manokwari at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manokwari, West Papua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manokwari, West Papua?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Manokwari 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 Manokwari since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manokwari, West Papua?
In the past 10 years, 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manokwari. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
