Earthquake West Papua Region, Indonesia (4.8 M) (2025-05-22 22:53:50 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua Region, Indonesia, at 2025-05-22 22:53:50 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
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.
Magnitudo (M)
4.8
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025jzjg
Nearest Places
- Aru Basin / 18.93 km
- Java Reef / 70.16 km
- Pulau Toba / 76.73 km
- Pulau Ngoba / 77.15 km
- Pulau Wasir / 79.47 km
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