Earthquake West Papua, Indonesia (3.8 M) (2025-08-02 21:57:47 UTC)
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua, Indonesia, at 2025-08-02 21:57:47 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, Indonesia
Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake
Moderate Earthquake
Action
Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
Magnitudo (M)
3.8
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025pavq
Nearest Places
- Distrik Beoga Timur / 2.82 km
- Kampung Bungok / 3.63 km
- Golo / 4.06 km
- Olegaluk / 4.95 km
- Kabupaten Puncak / 6.71 km
Comment
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