M4.8
Depth:
10.0 km
M4.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On May 9, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by ISC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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