Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 677 Catalogue entries
Of 676 other entries for this area and period, 45 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Indonesia
48
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