M3.5
Depth:
13.0 km
M3.5 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On July 22, 2026 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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.
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