Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Jayapura
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Jayapura, Papua, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.7, 97 km (61 mi) ESE of Jayapura, on 2026-10-10.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year14
- Last 5 years109
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Jayapura
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Jayapura in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Jayapura
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 32 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 27 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Jayapura, answered
Was there an earthquake in Jayapura today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Jayapura in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Jayapura?
Over the last five years there were 109 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Jayapura, an average of 22 a year. 14 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 36% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Jayapura in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Jan 1, 2023, 18:24 UTC, 9 km (6 mi) ESE of Jayapura, at a depth of 31 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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