Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (3.7 M) (2025-01-16 08:29:32 UTC)

1737016172

-2.5294, 135.7701

10.00 KM

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua Region, Indonesia, at 2025-01-16 08:29:32 UTC. Reviewed by BMKG seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in West Papua Region, Indonesia

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (3.7 M) (2025-01-16 08:29:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

3.7

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025bcbj

Nearest Places

Tanjung Kamengsenu / 33.8 km
Ujung Auri / 34.47 km
Ujung Auri / 34.49 km
Sungai Wapoga / 34.74 km
Pami / 37.51 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

46 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska
Time: 1737024904
Depth: 250.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

FRANCE
Time: 1737024815
Depth: -0.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

3 km S of Mentone, CA
Time: 1737024231
Depth: 5.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737023755
Depth: 2.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

Sumba Region, Indonesia
Time: 1737023464
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.7

NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1737016172
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

West Papua, Indonesia
Time: 1736165736
Depth: 13.72 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.9

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1736105012
Depth: 34.09 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.0

West Papua, Indonesia
Time: 1735429389
Depth: 24.01 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.0

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1735429388
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)