Earthquake Near North Coast of West Papua (4.5 M) (2025-08-21 13:19:02 UTC)
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on Near North Coast of West Papua, at 2025-08-21 13:19:02 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
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)
4.5
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025qixb
Nearest Places
- Teluk Walckenaer / 8.12 km
- Sungai Mokalo / 12.91 km
- Kaptiau / 13.4 km
- Sungai Kapdi / 13.76 km
- Sungai Poro / 14.64 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.7
7 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.7
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.7
West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.0
RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.4
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 14.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.1
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.1
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 25.27 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.27 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)