M4.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 14:54:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on July 24, 2026 at 14:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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 EMSC. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 14:54:07 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.34000, 138.97000
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to 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

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