Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 23.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.9 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 18, 2026 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23.7 km
23.7 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
02 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 32 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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556
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Indonesia
30
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