Shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Papua, Indonesia
An M6.7 earthquake was recorded at 05:48 UTC on October 16, 2025, about 195 km (121 miles) west of Abepura, Indonesia, at a depth of 70.0 km (43.5 miles).
The earthquake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 138.9°E, 2.3°S in the Papua region of Indonesia. This area is known for its proximity to both inland regions and the northern coastline of Papua, southeast Asia’s largest island.
The region around the epicenter primarily includes remote inland areas of Papua. Infrastructure in the vicinity likely includes regional roads, small airstrips, and connections to larger ports near the coast. Heavily populated urban centers and international airports are further east.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS received 1 felt report for this event. The significance index is 691 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Papua region of Indonesia is seismically active due to the complex interaction between the Australian Plate and the Pacific and Eurasian Plates. The area experiences frequent moderate to strong earthquakes.
This information was last updated at 06:02 UTC on October 16, 2025.