M3.0
Depth:
16.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on February 5, 2026 at 06:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than 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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