Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.4 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 679 Catalogue entries
Of 678 other entries for this area and period, 317 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
469
Country (24h)
Indonesia
46
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