Earthquake West Papua, Indonesia (6.5 M) (2025-10-16 05:48:54 UTC)
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck on West Papua, Indonesia, at 2025-10-16 05:48:54 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
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (M)
6.5
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025ugqk
Nearest Places
- Ujang / 2.48 km
- Kondirjan / 2.83 km
- Feoke / 3.13 km
- Diesen / 3.26 km
- Kampung Denender / 3.78 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
8 km NNW of North Shore, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.7
Mindanao, Philippines
Time:
Depth: 30.89 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.89 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.8
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.8
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.6
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 33.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.8
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.8
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.2
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 19.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.2
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)