Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.4 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 703 Catalogue entries
Of 702 other entries for this area and period, 76 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
493
Country (24h)
Indonesia
42
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