Near N Coast Of Papua, IndonesiaAug 15, 2026, 11:06 PM
Epicenter nearby22 km from Manokwari-11 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in West Papua
Live map and archive of seismic activity in West Papua, Indonesia.
Updated: 9:14:31 AM
Recent earthquakes that may have affected West Papua
West Papua, Indonesia Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days3
Past 30 Days-
Past 365 Days-
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
3
2.9
Largest Magnitude
Biak Region, Indonesia
Significant
0
2.6
Most Recent1 HR AGO
Papua, Indonesia
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 3Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
3 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in West Papua
How often does West Papua have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in West Papua can range from tiny local tremors to stronger regional events. The filtered statistics section above helps you judge how often they occur across different time windows.
Have there been significant earthquakes in West Papua recently?
Select significant to show recent earthquakes in West Papua with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in West Papua?
Look at the largest-event cards and sort the event list by magnitude to spot the strongest recent activity. For older events, use a custom date range to explore the archive.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the page responsive, the visible event list is limited to the 2000 best matches for the current filters.
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 16, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.