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M3.7 Depth: 85.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 19:13:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on July 20, 2026 at 19:13 UTC. At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 19:13:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Papua
City
Sarmi
County
Sarmi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.87000, 138.71000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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