Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Papua · Sarmi
Country overviewIndonesia · Papua
M3.1 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 18, 2026 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 km — close to the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 693 Catalogue entries
Of 692 other entries for this area and period, 515 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)
724
Country (24h)
Indonesia
36
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