M3.0
Depth:
7.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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