M3.1
Depth:
75.0 km
M3.1 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On July 9, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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Stats (last 24h)
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579
Country (24h)
Indonesia
58
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