M4.5
Depth:
51.4 km
M4.5 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
51.4 km
51.4 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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