Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (4.4 M) (2025-02-23 16:20:40 UTC)

1740327640

-3.3883, 135.5087

35.65 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua Region, Indonesia, at 2025-02-23 16:20:40 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
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (4.4 M) (2025-02-23 16:20:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

4.4

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025duca

Nearest Places

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.4

66 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
Time: 1740340596
Depth: 11.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.6

DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time: 1740340434
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

Banda Sea
Time: 1740340025
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.8

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1740338848
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.3

45 km NE of Chase, Alaska
Time: 1740338571
Depth: 79.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.4

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1740327640
Depth: 36.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1740326491
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1740326491
Depth: 12.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1740120116
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1740120116
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)