Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 29, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Maoke Plate.
Near the boundary Woodlark ↔ Maoke · about 55 km away
Papua
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 678 Catalogue entries
Of 677 other entries for this area and period, 45 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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453
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Indonesia
39
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