Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (5.4 M) (2025-04-20 18:19:53 UTC)

1745173193

-3.2783, 131.0808

26.93 KM

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua Region, Indonesia, at 2025-04-20 18:19:53 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
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (5.4 M) (2025-04-20 18:19:53 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.4

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025hsod

Nearest Places

Karang Urlah / 32.18 km
Desa Nama Andan / 32.76 km
Pulau Parang / 33.15 km
Tanjung Marsimang / 33.85 km
Desa Tubir Wasiwang / 34.28 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.5

2 km NNE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745182194
Depth: 2.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.4

7 km NNE of Julian, CA
Time: 1745182169
Depth: 6.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1745181554
Depth: 16.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

34 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan
Time: 1745181272
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.1

TAJIKISTAN
Time: 1745181272
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.3

CERAM SEA, INDONESIA
Time: 1745173990
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.4

152 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia
Time: 1745173190
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.4

CERAM SEA, INDONESIA
Time: 1745173190
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

SERAM, INDONESIA
Time: 1743934673
Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

Seram, Indonesia
Time: 1743934673
Depth: 15.40 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)