M2.7
Depth:
54.0 km
M2.7 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on January 7, 2026 at 00:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
54 km
54 km — close to 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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