Earthquake 173 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (5.0 mb) (2025-10-16 16:01:45 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 173 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia, at 2025-10-16 16:01:45 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 173 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rhk2
Nearest Places
- Gunung Siduas / 2.27 km
- Distrik Pantai Timur Bagian Barat / 4.88 km
- Pegunungan Siduarsi / 5.64 km
- Materke / 7.91 km
- Gunung Temongsir / 8.74 km
Comment
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Depth: 0.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
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Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.2
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Time:
Depth: 28.22 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 28.22 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
3.2
VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 28.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
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Time:
Depth: 7.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.2
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
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Time:
Depth: 10.04 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.04 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.0
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 11.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.2
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 14.30 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.30 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)