M3.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 17:37:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 17:37:49 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.33000, 139.00000
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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