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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Papua, No Casualties

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Central Papua, Indonesia, on September 19, 2025, at 3:19 a.m. local time, with an epicenter 28 kilometers south of Nabire at a depth of 10 kilometers.
No casualties occurred, but damage included collapsed houses, a damaged bridge, and broken glass in public facilities.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported limited overall damage.
Aftershocks followed, with the largest measuring magnitude 5.1.
Telecommunication networks faced disruptions in affected areas.

History

Historical Context

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which claimed over 230,000 lives, underscored Indonesia's seismic vulnerability. In response, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency improved disaster preparedness, as seen during the 2025 magnitude-6.1 earthquake in Central Papua, which resulted in no casualties. This reflects enhanced infrastructure resilience and ongoing efforts in seismic monitoring to mitigate future disasters in the region.

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Story summary

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit Central Papua, Indonesia, on September 19, 2025, at 3:19 a.m. local time, with an epicenter 28 kilometers south of Nabire at a depth of 10 kilometers.
No casualties occurred, but damage included collapsed houses, a damaged bridge, and broken glass in public facilities.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported limited overall damage.
Aftershocks followed, with the largest measuring magnitude 5.1.
Telecommunication networks faced disruptions in affected areas.

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