Archive · 12 Aug 2025
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West Papua, Indonesia
Imagine the ground shaking!
That happened in West Papua, Indonesia.
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit on Tuesday at 1:54 pm local time.
The earthquake happened deep underground, about 39 km.
West Papua is an area that often has earthquakes and volcanoes.
Luckily, there is no danger of a tsunami this time.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck West Papua, Indonesia on Tuesday.
The earthquake occurred at 1:54 pm local time.
The epicenter was located at a depth of 39 km.
West Papua is prone to seismic activity.
There is no tsunami threat.
- Who
- The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake.
- What
- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
- When
- Tuesday at 1:54 pm local time.
- Where
- West Papua, Indonesia.
- Why
- The articles do not state a reason.
- Magnitude
- 6.3
- Location
- West Papua, Indonesia
- Date
- Tuesday
- Time
- 1:54 pm local time
- Depth
- 39 km
- Tsunami Threat
- None
