Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (43.6 km)
Regional average: 43.6 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
Papua
Context for this earthquake
17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 685 Catalogue entries
Of 684 other entries for this area and period, 131 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)
538
Country (24h)
Indonesia
35
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