M4.8
Depth:
51.0 km
M4.8 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia) on January 12, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
51 km
51 km — close to 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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