Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 75.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
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M3.1 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Papua
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 678 Catalogue entries
Of 677 other entries for this area and period, 509 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
458
Country (24h)
Indonesia
24
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