Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Wamena
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Wamena, Highland Papua, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 75 km (47 mi) ENE of Wamena, on 2026-10-06.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year5
- Last 5 years44
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Wamena
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Wamena in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Wamena
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 183 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 72 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Wamena, answered
Was there an earthquake in Wamena today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Wamena in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Wamena?
Over the last five years there were 44 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Wamena, an average of 8.8 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 43% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Wamena in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Mar 31, 2022, 23:18 UTC, 95 km (59 mi) SE of Wamena, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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