M3.0
Depth:
47.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on July 29, 2026 at 19:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
47 km
47 km — close to the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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