M4.8
Depth:
10.0 km
M4.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on January 21, 2026 at 13:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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