Update: Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude detected near Nabire, Indonesia on Oct. 2

Published Oct 27, 2025

NABIRE REGENCY, Central Papua — Thursday morning, a 5.3 magnitude quake was registered close to Nabire, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 22:45 UTC (07:45 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 95 km east-northeast of Nabire and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey