Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 85.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.7 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 678 Catalogue entries
Of 677 other entries for this area and period, 199 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)
487
Country (24h)
Indonesia
42
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