Earthquake Near North Coast of West Papua (1.8 M) (2025-05-23 18:36:35 UTC)

1748025395

-2.6708, 140.3159

38.08 KM

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Near North Coast of West Papua, at 2025-05-23 18:36:35 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 Near North Coast of West Papua

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake Near North Coast of West Papua (1.8 M) (2025-05-23 18:36:35 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

1.8

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025kawh

Nearest Places

Sama / 0.54 km
Soaib / 3.47 km
Kampung Soaib / 4.26 km
Sawoi / 5.58 km
Distrik Kemtuk Gresi / 5.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

ATACAMA, CHILE
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Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 81.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SOUTHERN GREECE
Time: 1748045716
Depth: 8.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Time: 1748045486
Depth: 60.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Time: 1748045299
Depth: 3.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

Near North Coast of West Papua
Time: 1748034131
Depth: 18.67 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1748003907
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

West Papua, Indonesia
Time: 1748003907
Depth: 22.24 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1748001781
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

PAPUA REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1748001781
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)