M4.6
Depth:
28.4 km
M4.6 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
28.4 km
28.4 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Maoke Plate.
Near the boundary Woodlark ↔ Maoke · about 48 km away
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Stats (last 24h)
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620
Country (24h)
Indonesia
56
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