Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Papua · Sarmi
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M4.9 Earthquake near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 18, 2026 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Sarmi, Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
02 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 675 Catalogue entries
Of 674 other entries for this area and period, 32 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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