Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M3.3 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 669 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
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