M3.3 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 20:15:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on July 5, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 20:15:05 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.90000, 138.61000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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