Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.9 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 686 Catalogue entries
Of 685 other entries for this area and period, 155 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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565
Country (24h)
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46
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