M2.9
Depth:
101.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on August 5, 2026 at 08:19 UTC. At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
101 km
101 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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Stats (last 24h)
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