Magnitude 6.1 Quake Strikes Indonesia’s Papua, Causes Damage
Magnitude 6.1 Quake Strikes Indonesia’s Papua, Causes Damage
US · Published Sep 19, 2025
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia, damaging buildings and infrastructure in Nabire.
No casualties were reported, and officials state the situation is under control.
The inland location of the earthquake meant there was no tsunami threat.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocks Papua region
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Papua region of Indonesia early Friday, causing damage to infrastructure in the coastal town of Nabire. According to initial reports, the quake damaged houses, a main bridge, a government office, a church, and an airport. While the seismic event caused considerable disruption, no casualties have been reported, and local officials have stated that the situation is currently under control.
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