Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 51.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.5 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on January 12, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
51.4 km
51.4 km — close to 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 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 71 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)
540
Country (24h)
Indonesia
32
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