November 2004 Nabire earthquake

The 2004 Nabire earthquake occurred on November 26 in Nabire Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. The strike-slip event had a moment magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII. There were 32 deaths and 228 injuries reported from this event.

Damage

At least 32 people were killed and 228 were injured by the earthquake, with 1,649 homes destroyed or badly damaged, along with 110 km of road, 44 places of worship, 49 schools, 33 government buildings, 2 dams, 33 bridges and 2 markets. Communications were hampered in Nabire, and the town's airport and seaport were damaged.