Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.6 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on January 20, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 693 Catalogue entries
Of 692 other entries for this area and period, 221 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)
723
Country (24h)
Indonesia
36
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