Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (2.8 M) (2025-05-17 22:43:28 UTC)
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua Region, Indonesia, at 2025-05-17 22:43:28 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
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (M)
2.8
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025jqfk
Nearest Places
- Pulau Sewandeh / 15.67 km
- Selat Sawandeh / 16.97 km
- Kampung Ausem / 19.56 km
- Pulau Slameapein / 20.66 km
- Kampung Umpeki / 22.21 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
5.2
South of Sumbawa, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
2.1
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
19 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 53.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 53.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
3 km WNW of Round Valley, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 5.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.6
BIAK REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 90.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 90.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 18.78 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 18.78 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.0
West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.1
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)